Based on Solomon Northup's astonishing true story. In 1841, Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free citizen, is kidnapped, stripped of his identity and sold into slavery. Now, he must find the strength to survive in this unflinching story of hope.

• 2 hr 15 min
• Directed by

  Steve Mc Queen
• Written by Steve Mc Queen, John Ridley

• Starring

  Chiwetel Ejiofor

  ,

  Michael Fassbender

  ,

  Brad Pitt

  ,

  Benedict Cumberbatch

  ,

  Lupita Nyong'o

  ,

  Paul Giamatti

  ,

  Sarah Paulson

  ,

  Garret Dillahunt

  ,

  Dwight Henry

  ,

  Scoot Mc Nairy

  ,

  Alfre Woodard

  ,

  Michael Kenneth Williams