Movie

Solomon Northup's Odyssey

★ 6.8(6)19911h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Parks
Release date: 1991-09-21
Runtime: 1h 55m
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 55 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 Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A free Black man from New York is tricked, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the South, where he endures twelve years of brutal servitude before finding a way to contact his family and secure his freedom.

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 Spain?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Spain. 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 Spain right now.

How long is Solomon Northup's Odyssey?+

Solomon Northup's Odyssey has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 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.