12 Years a Slave
2013 · 134 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 760,492 VOTES · DIR. Steve McQueen
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,170 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:08 Alright now! You all fresh niggers, you'all gonna be in the cutting game.
00:09:32 Acrobats from the Orient contorting themselves in the most confounding manners.
00:13:21 Yah not any free man. - And I promise you
00:18:45 - I don't say that to give you empty agitation, John...
00:22:49 In my home.
00:28:09 Platt!
00:31:07 None of your thick-lipped, bullet headed, cotton picking niggers.
00:34:43 Run nigger run well you better get away
00:40:28 Under the circumstances-- - Under the circumstances he is a slaver!
00:44:18 Such was our life
00:49:20 Sam! Get the mule.
00:56:40 Yah men folk got no shame lettin' Patsey out pick yah?
01:02:38 Take your tag.
01:08:56 Broadcasting his affections, 'n me enjoyin' his pantomime of fidelity.
01:16:36 Thank you, mistress. - Thank you, mistress.
01:20:11 Why would you consign me to damnation with such an un-Godly request?
01:27:48 Much work to do.
01:32:01 What..
01:39:12 I just want to say something ...
01:44:24 There's an ill, Mr. Epps.
01:48:09 Treach!
01:55:45 Tell me all.
02:02:17 Anne Hampton. I am who I say.
02:08:24 THE END
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,170
Dialogue density8.7 lines / min
First line00:01:08
Final line02:08:24
Production Record
DirectorSteve McQueen
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$187,000,000
IMDb votes760,492