Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 5m 15s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 60/100 (32s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] A brief scene showing partial nudity of enslaved women.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] A scene where a female slave is forced to undress.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (8s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:20] Brief scene showing characters drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (4m 15s)
- 🔴 95/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Graphic whipping scene showing severe physical abuse.
- 🔴 100/100 [01:05:20 - 01:07:00] Intense scene of a slave being hanged and left to suffer.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:45:10 - 01:46:30] Brutal beating of a slave by overseers.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (20s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:20] Use of racial slurs and derogatory language.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:30:45 - 01:31:00] Multiple instances of strong language and racial slurs.
Details for 12 Years a Slave (2013)
12 Years a Slave FAQ
Q: What is the plot of '12 Years a Slave'?
A: '12 Years a Slave' is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. The film follows his harrowing 12-year journey as he endures brutal treatment while struggling to maintain his dignity and eventually regain his freedom.
A: '12 Years a Slave' is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. The film follows his harrowing 12-year journey as he endures brutal treatment while struggling to maintain his dignity and eventually regain his freedom.
Q: Who directed '12 Years a Slave'?
A: The film was directed by Steve McQueen, known for his powerful and visually striking storytelling in films like 'Hunger' and 'Shame'.
A: The film was directed by Steve McQueen, known for his powerful and visually striking storytelling in films like 'Hunger' and 'Shame'.
Q: Who are the main actors in '12 Years a Slave'?
A: The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, Michael Fassbender as the cruel slave owner Edwin Epps, and Brad Pitt as a compassionate Canadian laborer named Bass. Other notable actors include Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Paul Dano.
A: The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, Michael Fassbender as the cruel slave owner Edwin Epps, and Brad Pitt as a compassionate Canadian laborer named Bass. Other notable actors include Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Paul Dano.
Q: Did '12 Years a Slave' win any major awards?
A: Yes, '12 Years a Slave' won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong'o, and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Ridley. It also received widespread critical acclaim and numerous other accolades.
A: Yes, '12 Years a Slave' won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong'o, and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Ridley. It also received widespread critical acclaim and numerous other accolades.
Q: Is '12 Years a Slave' based on a true story?
A: Yes, the film is based on the 1853 memoir 'Twelve Years a Slave' by Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. The book and film provide a firsthand account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the United States.
A: Yes, the film is based on the 1853 memoir 'Twelve Years a Slave' by Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. The book and film provide a firsthand account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the United States.
