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Keep the Lights On

Romance Drama

2012, Movie, 1h 42min

Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.

"Keep the Lights On" — romance and drama movie produced in USA and released in 2012. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.4 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 42min. "Keep the Lights On" is currently available to stream on Mubi, Fandango at Home, Tubi, Fawesome and Amazon Prime ⎥ Freevee and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Sam Adams

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...constructs a poignant case study in the changing contours of gay life.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Mike Mccahill

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...it may be the most lived-in film of 2012, and certainly counts among the most moving.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic William Thomas

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...an undeniably powerful piece of filmmaking.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Kimberley Jones

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In its best stretches, 'Keep the Lights On' feels like a first-rate, late-Seventies experimental student film, or early Scorsese.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Anders Bo Schreiner

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...det homoseksuelle aspekt af historien træder i baggrunden [for] et kærlighedsdrama, der bare tilfældigvis har to mænd i hovedrollerne.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Alexander Kardelo

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Smärtsamt realistiskt om kärlek och andra rusmedel...

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

What is Keep the Lights On about? Toggle content

Keep the Lights On is a deeply personal and emotionally charged film that explores the complexities of love and relationships. Set in New York City, the movie follows the almost decade-long relationship between documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul, who meet through a casual encounter. As their relationship deepens, they struggle with their own boundaries and dignity, as well as their addiction to drugs and sex. Despite their highs and lows, they find a way to make their relationship work, but ultimately, they must confront their own demons in order to move forward. Shot with a grainy beauty and featuring a mesmerizing soundtrack, Keep the Lights On is a fearlessly honest portrayal of love and its many manifestations.

What movies are similar to Keep the Lights On? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Keep the Lights On include The Age of Adaline, The Best Offer, Revolutionary Road, Her, Love, Rosie, Me Before You.

When was Keep the Lights On released in theaters? Toggle content

Keep the Lights On was released in theaters on September 7, 2012.