Movie

12 Years a Slave

Released: October 18, 2013 (2013)

Runtime: 134 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Brad Pitt as Samuel Bass
Age at release: 49
Paul Giamatti as Theophilus Freeman
Age at release: 46
Sarah Paulson as Mary Epps
Age at release: 38
Benedict Cumberbatch as William Ford
Age at release: 37
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup
Age at release: 36
Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps
Age at release: 36
Adepero Oduye as Eliza
Age at release: 35
Scoot McNairy as Brown
Age at release: 35
Lupita Nyong'o as Patsey
Age at release: 30
Paul Dano as John Tibeats
Age at release: 29

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Alfre Woodard as Mistress Shaw
Age at release: 60
Marc Macaulay as Captain
Age at release: 56
Bryan Batt as Judge Turner
Age at release: 50
Dwight Henry as Uncle Abram
Age at release: 50
Bill Camp as Radburn
Age at release: 48
Garret Dillahunt as Armsby
Age at release: 48
Michael Kenneth Williams as Robert
Age at release: 46
Kelsey Scott as Anne Northup
Age at release: 37
Chris Chalk as Clemens
Age at release: 34
Taran Killam as Hamilton
Age at release: 31
Quvenzhané Wallis as Margaret Northup
Age at release: 10
Storm Reid as Emily
Age at release: 10
Dickie Gravois as Overseer
Age at release: Unknown
Ashley Dyke as Anna
Age at release: Unknown
Cameron Zeigler as Alonzo Northup
Age at release: Unknown
Tony Bentley as Mr. Moon
Age at release: Unknown
Christopher Berry as Burch
Age at release: Unknown
Mister Mackey Jr. as Randall
Age at release: Unknown
Craig Tate as John
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Proctor as Biddee
Age at release: Unknown