12 Years a Slave
2013 · 134 min · Director: Steve McQueen
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. 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 personified by a malevolent slave owner, 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.
Emotional fingerprint
12 Years a Slave (2013) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 35%, Empathy 25%, Disturbing 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Empathy, Disturbing. Genres: Drama, History, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Empathy and Disturbing. Its IMDb rating of 8.1/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Sadness
- Disturbing
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Sadness | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 55 % | 47 % | 40 % | 37 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Tension | 60 % | 49 % | 38 % | 43 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Disturbing | 75 % | 64 % | 54 % | 66 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Disturbing | 85 % | 74 % | 68 % | 80 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Sadness | 80 % | 73 % | 68 % | 71 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Empathy | 75 % | 70 % | 65 % | 60 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Sadness | 82 % | 76 % | 70 % | 70 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Disturbing | 89 % | 79 % | 69 % | 84 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Disturbing | 85 % | 73 % | 61 % | 81 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Disturbing | 78 % | 65 % | 52 % | 71 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 78 % | 65 % | 53 % | 68 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Sadness | 82 % | 74 % | 69 % | 71 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Sadness | 74 % | 66 % | 63 % | 61 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Empathy | 65 % | 56 % | 49 % | 48 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 72 % | 63 % | 55 % | 51 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 84 % | 74 % | 66 % | 70 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Sadness | 89 % | 83 % | 71 % | 70 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Hope | 87 % | 83 % | 63 % | 38 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Empathy | 76 % | 64 % | 45 % | 14 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 131′ | Hope | 57 % | 35 % | 25 % | 7 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Anne Northup
Uncle Abram
Details
- Directed by
- Steve McQueen
- Written by
- John Ridley, Solomon Northup
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2013
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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