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12 Years a Slave
(2013)
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12 Years a Slave (2013)
89.8%
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Audience Cringe Score
(98 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
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We've determined 12 Years a Slave is
NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Sex Scenes
2
Nudity
1
Suggestive
0
Sexual violence
1
Violence
8
Skippable
4 of 12
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04:44
to 05:25
Brief
Implied sex, nothing shown; heavy breathing and sobbing heard.
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14:26
to 15:33
Explicit
A chained man is repeatedly and brutally beaten and whipped.
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24:10
to 24:21
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A man is stabbed with a knife.
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29:08
to 29:45
Moderate
Nude men and women stand while being inspected by buyers.
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46:20
to 46:47
Moderate
Two men violently fight and struggle on the ground.
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48:07
to 52:24
Explicit
A man is hung by the neck, struggling to stay upright.
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58:10
to 58:12
Moderate
People are whipped off-screen; whip cracks and groans heard.
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1:05:15
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Moderate
Men are seen hanging by the neck from tree branches.
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1:13:58
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Explicit
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1:17:57
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A woman violently strikes another woman in the face.
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1:22:44
to 1:24:08
Moderate
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1:48:18
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Explicit
A woman is tied to a post and brutally, bloodily whipped.
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 12 Years a Slave have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, 12 Years a Slave contains sex scenes and nudity.
Can I watch 12 Years a Slave with my parents or kids?
No, 12 Years a Slave is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
Is 12 Years a Slave appropriate for kids?
No, 12 Years a Slave is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
* 89.8% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of 12 Years a Slave as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
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