Movie

Solomon Northup's Odyssey

★ 6.8(6)19911h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Parks
Release date: 1991-09-21
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Fremantle Corporation

Solomon Northup's Odyssey — trailer

About Solomon Northup's Odyssey

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is a 1991 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Gordon Parks, starring Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene and Mason Adams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Solomon Northup's Odyssey in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This is based on a true story. Solomon Northrop is a black man in the mid 19th century before slavery was abolished. He's a born free man who works as a carpenter and is also a part time musician. One day he is approached by some men who want him to play for them. However, that is not their intention; they have kidnapped him and sold him into slavery. Now he has to endure the hardships that he has been spared because of his status as a free man. And his family who don't know what happened to him is searching for him but where do they go? And Solomon also wishes to let them know where he is so that they could get him but unfortunately no one believes his story or is willing to help him.

Cast

Avery Brooks

Solomon Northup

Rhetta Greene

Jenny

Mason Adams

Ford

Emory Beasley

Alonzo

Kent Broadhurst

Bass

Lee Bryant

Mrs. Epps

Charles Darden

Robert

Tony Dreyspool

Senator Soule

Anthony Edenfield

Ned

Art Evans

Walton

J. Don Ferguson

Freeman

Ralph Flanders

Captain

Themes & keywords

freedominhumanityslaverybased on true storyslave tradefiddlersold into slaveryslave laborescape from slaveryafrican american history1840samerican historykidnappedmaster-slave relationshipantebellum south

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Solomon Northup's Odyssey in Canada?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Solomon Northup's Odyssey on Netflix?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Solomon Northup's Odyssey?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Solomon Northup's Odyssey?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey stars Avery Brooks, Rhetta Greene, Mason Adams, Emory Beasley and Kent Broadhurst.

When did Solomon Northup's Odyssey come out?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is a 1991 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

What genre is Solomon Northup's Odyssey?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed Solomon Northup's Odyssey?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey was directed by Gordon Parks.