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12 Years a Slave

7.920132h 14mMovieDramaHistory

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

Not available in Philippines

Streaming in 65 other countries

12 Years a Slave isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria and 61 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix?

No, 12 Years a Slave is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 12 Years a Slave isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch 12 Years a Slave for free?

12 Years a Slave isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).