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Behind the Candelabra

R20131h 58mSteven Soderbergh
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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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.

DramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookBased On True StoryCelebrityIn The ClosetLas VegasBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyLgbtGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is Behind the Candelabra (2013) about?

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

Who stars in Behind the Candelabra?

Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas (Liberace), Matt Damon (Scott Thorson), Dan Aykroyd (Seymour Heller), Scott Bakula (Bob Black), Rob Lowe (Dr. Jack Startz). The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

How long is Behind the Candelabra?

Behind the Candelabra has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Is Behind the Candelabra worth watching?

Behind the Candelabra holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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