Behind the Candelabra

2013

DramaRomance

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

"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."

Rating

6.6
793 votes

Popularity

1.4847

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Jerry Weintraub Productions,HBO Films

Runtime

118 min.

Budget (M$)

15.6 / 23ROI 68%

Status

Released

Release: 5/26/2013

Credits

Behind the Candelabra

Steven SoderberghDirector

Behind the Candelabra

Michael DouglasLiberace

Behind the Candelabra

Matt DamonScott Thorson

Behind the Candelabra

Dan AykroydSeymour Heller

Behind the Candelabra

Scott BakulaBob Black

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Reviews

r96sk

8/11/2020

8 / 10

Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. <em>'Behind the Candelabra'</em> is a very good biopic.

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