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12 Years a Slave

7.920132h 14m14AMovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorSteve McQueen

WriterJohn Ridley

ProducersDede Gardner·Jeremy Kleiner

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steve McQueen

Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

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12 Years a Slave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix?

No, 12 Years a Slave is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Amazon Prime Video?

12 Years a Slave isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 12 Years a Slave for free?

12 Years a Slave isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is 12 Years a Slave based on a true story?

Yes — 12 Years a Slave is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).