12 Years a Slave (2013)Stream and Watch Online

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Released August 30th, 2013, '12 Years a Slave' stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch The R movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min, and received a user score of 79 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 10,952 top users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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 dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life."

'12 Years a Slave' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, and AMC on Demand .