Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch '12 Years a Slave' right now, here are some details about the New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions drama flick. 12 Years a Slave starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min. The release date of the movie is November 8th, 2013. The movie received a user score of 79/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 11,721 contributing users.
Wondering what this story is all 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."
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'12 Years a Slave' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on November 8th, 2013
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
March 4th, 2014
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