12 Years a Slave

2013 · Directed by Steve McQueen

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Garret Dillahunt, Lupita Nyong'o, Paul Giamatti, Storm Reid, Michael Fassbender

Rating: 7.954/10 from 9,994 votes