How long is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is 12 Years a Slave rated?

12 Years a Slave is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream 12 Years a Slave?

As of 2026-11-04 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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12 Years a Slave (2013) runs 2 h 14 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.9 from 12,333 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: October 18, 2013
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 12,333 votes
Director: Steve McQueen
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-04 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is 12 Years a Slave?: 12 Years a Slave is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is 12 Years a Slave rated?: 12 Years a Slave is rated R in the US.
Is 12 Years a Slave a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream 12 Years a Slave?: As of 2026-11-04 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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