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12 Years a Slave (2013): movie guide
12 Years a Slave (2013) is a Drama, History running about 134 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 12,352 votes. Notable cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2013-10-18
- Runtime: 134 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2013-10-18
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What is 12 Years a Slave about?
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 highlights
12 Years a Slave features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2013-10-18. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (12,352 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is 12 Years a Slave?
- 12 Years a Slave runs about 134 minutes.
- Who stars in 12 Years a Slave?
- Cast highlights include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson.
- Does Cinema Box stream 12 Years a Slave?
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