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BN Score 78

2013 · Film · 2h 14m

12 Years a Slave

BN Score 78

Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix UK?

No. 12 Years a Slave is not streaming on any major service in the UK right now.

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.

Released2013
Runtime2h 14m
DirectorSteve McQueen
StarringChiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

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Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix UK?

No. 12 Years a Slave is not streaming on any major service in the UK right now.

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.

Is 12 Years a Slave worth watching?

12 Years a Slave has a BN Score of 78 out of 100, which puts it in A-tier, a safe pick.

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