12 Years a Slave
Directed by Steve McQueen
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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Top cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch 12 Years a Slave online?
As of August 6, 2026, 12 Years a Slave is available to stream on Hulu in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, 12 Years a Slave is on Netflix in Spain. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy 12 Years a Slave online?
Yes. In United States, 12 Years a Slave can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream 12 Years a Slave?
As of August 6, 2026, 12 Years a Slave is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
