Is the movie 12 Years a Slave available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?
On Stream Tracker, we take a look at 12 Years a Slave — Steve McQueen’s harrowing adaptation of Solomon Northup’s true odyssey from freedom into the brutal world of bondage and back toward hope. Set among plantations, cotton fields and river crossings, the film follows Northup’s struggle to survive cruelty while preserving his dignity; it won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and Best Adapted Screenplay (John Ridley). In this article we’ll tell you whether 12 Years a Slave is currently streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+ and how to find it on each service.
Synopsis
On the eve of the American Civil War, Solomon Northup, a free Black man from upstate New York, is abducted, stripped of his liberty, and sold into slavery. Enduring harsh cruelty and occasional acts of compassion, he fights to survive while holding fast to his dignity. After twelve years of captivity, a chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist sets in motion the possibility of his return to freedom.
Watch on which platform 12 Years a Slave
Updated on 12/03/2026Netflix
Not available
Disney+
Not available
Apple TV+
Available
