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12 Years a Slave

“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”

★ 7.9(12,028)20132h 14m

12 Years a Slave is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MUBI, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steve McQueen
Release date: 2013-10-18
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: English
Box office: $187,000,000
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: New Regency Pictures

12 Years a Slave — trailer

About 12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Steve McQueen, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 12,028 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 12 Years a Slave in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

Themes & keywords

slaverylouisianabased on true storyracismbased on memoir or autobiographyperiod dramaslave ownershocking19th centurysold into slaveryabolitionistafrican american historyamerican historydeep southharsh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 12 Years a Slave in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream 12 Years a Slave on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MUBI, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix?+

12 Years a Slave is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MUBI, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is 12 Years a Slave?+

12 Years a Slave has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in 12 Years a Slave?+

12 Years a Slave stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano.

When did 12 Years a Slave come out?+

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 movie directed by Steve McQueen.

What genre is 12 Years a Slave?+

12 Years a Slave is Drama and History film.

Who directed 12 Years a Slave?+

12 Years a Slave was directed by Steve McQueen.