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12 Years a Slave (2013), directed by Steve McQueen, is a drama film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 11,934 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2013, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong'o. At 134 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch 12 Years a Slave online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Malcolm X and The Wild Child, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- Yes — 12 Years a Slave is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- 12 Years a Slave is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in the US.
- No — 12 Years a Slave isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- No — 12 Years a Slave isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- 12 Years a Slave runs 2h 14m (134 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 96/100.
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