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.
Chiwetel Ejiofor | Solomon Northup | |
Dwight Henry | Uncle Abram | |
Dickie Gravois | Overseer | |
Bryan Batt | Judge Turner | |
Ashley Dyke | Anna | |
Kelsey Scott | Anne Northup | |
Quvenzhane Wallis | Margaret Northup | |
Cameron Zeigler | Alonzo Northup | |
Tony Bentley | Mr. Moon | |
Scoot McNairy | Brown | |
Taran Killam | Hamilton | |
Christopher Berry | Burch | |
Bill Camp | Radburn | |
Mister Mackey Jr. | Randall | |
Chris Chalk | Clemens | |
Craig Tate | John | |
Adepero Oduye | Eliza | |
Storm Reid | Emily | |
Tom Proctor | Biddee | |
Marc Macaulay | Captain | |
Vivian Fleming-Alvarez | Mulatto Woman | |
Michael K. Williams | Robert | |
Douglas M. Griffin | Sailor | |
John McConnell | Jonus Ray | |
Marcus Lyle Brown | Jasper |
Director | Steve McQueen | |
Writer | John Ridley, Solomon Northup | |
Producer | Dede Gardner, Anthony Katagas, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen, Arnon Milchan, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad, John Ridley, Tessa Ross, Bianca Stigter | |
Musician | Hans Zimmer | |
Photography | Sean Bobbitt |