Movie
Where to Watch 12 Years a Slave (2013) in the UK
- 2013
- R
- 2h 14m
- 8.1IMDb
- 95%Rotten Tomatoes
- 96Metascore
12 Years a Slave is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United Kingdom.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on Lionsgate+ (HD).
- Watch the movie free with ads on Channel 4 (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), BFI Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Rakuten TV (HD), and Sky Store (HD).
What it's about
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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 personified by a malevolent slave owner, 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writer
- John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Details
- Release date
- Nov 8, 2013
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Box office
- $56,671,993
- Awards
- Won 3 Oscars. 244 wins & 338 nominations total
Where to Watch 12 Years a Slave (2013) in the UK — common questions
- Where to watch 12 Years a Slave in the United Kingdom?
- 12 Years a Slave is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United Kingdom. Watch the movie with a subscription on Lionsgate+ (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Channel 4 (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), BFI Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Rakuten TV (HD), and Sky Store (HD).
- Can I stream 12 Years a Slave or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Lionsgate+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), BFI Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Rakuten TV (HD), and Sky Store (HD).
- Can I watch 12 Years a Slave for free in the United Kingdom?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Channel 4 (HD).
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