USA / UK,
2013, 134 min
(Alternative: 129 min)
Directed by:
Steve McQueenScreenplay:
John RidleyCinematography:
Sean BobbittComposer:
Hans ZimmerCast:
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sarah Paulson, Paul Dano, Brad Pitt, Paul Giamatti, Michael Kenneth Williams (more)VOD (1)
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12 Years a Slave tells the incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty from a malevolent slave owner (Michael Fassbender), Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity in his quest to be reunited with his family. (Icon Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2014 - Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2014 - Joe Walker (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
- 2014 - Adam Stockhausen (Best Achievement in Production Design)
- 2014 - Patricia Norris (Best Achievement in Costume Design)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2014 - Anthony Katagas, Arnon Milchan, Bill Pohlad, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen (Best Feature)
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Female)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Screenplay)
- 2014 - Sean Bobbitt (Best Cinematography)
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Male Lead)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Male)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2014 - Best Film
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Leading Actor)
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2014 - Sean Bobbitt (Best Cinematography)
- 2014 - Best Editing
- 2014 - Hans Zimmer (Best Music)
- 2014 - Best Production Design
César Awards
- 2015 - Best Foreign Film
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2015 - Steve McQueen (Best American Film)
Guldbagge Awards
- 2013 - Steve McQueen (Best Foreign Film)
AACTA International Awards
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2014 - Best Film
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Direction)
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2014 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Screenplay)
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2014 - Hans Zimmer (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2014 - Best Picture
- 2014 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2014 - John Ridley (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2014 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2014 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor)
- 2014 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2014 - Best Acting Ensemble
- 2014 - Sean Bobbitt (Best Cinematography)
- 2014 - Joe Walker (Best Editing)
- 2014 - Hans Zimmer (Best Score)
- 2014 - Adam Stockhausen, Alice Baker (Best Art Direction)
- 2014 - Patricia Norris (Best Costume Design)
- 2014 - Best Hair and Makeup
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2013 - Best Film
- 2013 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2013 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor)
- 2013 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2013 - John Ridley (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2013 - Lupita Nyong'o (Pauline Kael Breakout Award)
- 2013 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2013 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2013 - Special Citation
- 2013 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2013 - Steve McQueen (Best Director)
- 2013 - Best Film
- 2013 - Chiwetel Ejiofor (Best Actor)
- 2013 - Michael Fassbender (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2013 - Lupita Nyong'o (Best Supporting Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2014 - Best Independent Film
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2013 - Steve McQueen (People's Choice Award)