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12 Years a Slave

7.920132h 14m15MovieDramaHistory

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·Bill Pohlad

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Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelChannel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steve McQueen

CEChiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
MFMichael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
LNLupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
PDPaul Dano
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
SPSarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
AOAdepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
SMScoot McNairy
Scoot McNairy
Brown
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
BPBrad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
AWAlfre Woodard
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 is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix?

No, 12 Years a Slave is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and Channel 4.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch 12 Years a Slave for free?

12 Years a Slave is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

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).