12 Years a Slave (2013)
Top Billed Cast
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Certified Cringeworthy
89.8% Audience Cringe Score (98 votes)*
Plot Summary
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.
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 12 Years a Slave have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, 12 Years a Slave contains sex scenes and nudity.
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No, 12 Years a Slave is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
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No, 12 Years a Slave is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
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* 89.8% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of 12 Years a Slave as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
...as Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
...as Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
...as Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
...as William Ford
Paul Dano
...as John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
...as Mary Epps
