12 Years a Slave vs Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.9/10 for 12 Years a Slave). 12 Years a Slave is the shorter watch at 2h 14m compared with 3h 1m. 12 Years a Slave is the older of the two (2013 against 2023). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
12 Years a Slave
Oppenheimer| 12 Years a Slave | Oppenheimer | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 3h 1m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Drama, History |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Steve McQueen | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Michael Kenneth Williams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Adepero Oduye, Bill Camp | Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Josh Hartnett, Rami Malek, Robert Downey Jr. |
Synopsis
12 Years a Slave
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.
Oppenheimer
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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