12 Years a Slave

20132h 14mEnglish

Accolades

3Oscar

Wins

1Golden Globe

Win

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Genres

DramaHistory

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

4

Wins

16

Nominations

3 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe

Won

Actress in a Supporting Role · Lupita Nyong'o
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Picture · Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen and Anthony Katagas, Producers
Writing (Adapted Screenplay) · Screenplay by John Ridley

Full award breakdown

2014

Academy Awards

3Wins

9Noms

◆ Won

Actress in a Supporting Role

Lupita Nyong'o

2014

◆ Won

Best Picture

Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen and Anthony Katagas, Producers

2014

◆ Won

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Screenplay by John Ridley

2014

Nom

Actor in a Leading Role

Chiwetel Ejiofor

2014

Nom

Actor in a Supporting Role

Michael Fassbender

2014

Nom

Costume Design

Patricia Norris

2014

Nom

Directing

Steve McQueen

2014

Nom

Film Editing

Joe Walker

2014

Nom

Production Design

Production Design: Adam Stockhausen; Set Decoration: Alice Baker

2014

2014

Golden Globes

1Wins

7Noms

◆ Won

Best Motion Picture - Drama

12 Years a Slave

2014

Nom

Best Director - Motion Picture

Steve McQueen

2014

Nom

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Hans Zimmer

2014

Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Chiwetel Ejiofor

2014

Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Michael Fassbender

2014

Nom

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Lupita Nyong’o

2014

Nom

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

John Ridley

2014

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Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye

Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

Brown

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