12 Years a Slave

#92 in the all-time ranking · #54 among films

3 Oscar wins · 9 nominations

Age rating

R

Runtime

2h 14m

12 Years a Slave is rated R and runs 2h 14m.

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.

Streaming in Switzerland: blue TV