Where to watch 12 Years a Slave in the UK

Name: 12 Years a Slave
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-10-18
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano

12 Years a Slave (2013) is streaming in the UK on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player and YouTube.

Checked 11 November 2026. Streaming with a subscription or for free only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Film
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama, History
Running time: 2h 14m
Original language: English
Director: Steve McQueen
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano
IMDb: 8.1/10 (795,283 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

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Is 12 Years a Slave on Netflix UK?

No, 12 Years a Slave isn't on Netflix in the UK right now. You can watch it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player and YouTube.

Is 12 Years a Slave on Sky?

No, 12 Years a Slave isn't on Sky in the UK right now. You can watch it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player and YouTube.

How long is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave is 134 minutes long (2 hours and 14 minutes).

Who is in the cast of 12 Years a Slave?

The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano.

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