Behind the Candelabra

Name: Behind the Candelabra
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2013-05-26
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe

2013·Movie·R·118 min·★ 6.6(829)

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“Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

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About Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 English-language drama and romance film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.

Behind the Candelabra was produced by Jerry Weintraub Productions and HBO Films and made in United States of America. It was released on May 26, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writers: Richard LaGravenese
Release date: May 26, 2013
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $23 million
Box office: $16 million
Production: Jerry Weintraub Productions, HBO Films

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Behind the Candelabra cast & crew

Behind the Candelabra was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Richard LaGravenese.

The cast features Michael Douglas as Liberace, Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, Dan Aykroyd as Seymour Heller, Scott Bakula as Bob Black, Rob Lowe as Dr. Jack Startz, and Tom Papa as Ray Arnett.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Steven Soderbergh, and it was produced by Susan Ekins and Gregory Jacobs.

Is Behind the Candelabra worth watching?

Behind the Candelabra holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 829 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Behind the Candelabra is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Behind the Candelabra

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