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Critic Lee Marshall
rated 8

Det er et portræt af en mand, der stiller sig selv til skue aften efter aften, og som er blevet så dygtig til forstillelsens kunst, at selv hans sjældne udbrud af sårbarhed måske også bare er komediespil.

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Cast & Crew

Dan Aykroyd
As Seymour Heller
Matt Damon
As Scott Thorson
Michael Douglas
As Liberace
Rob Lowe
As Dr. Jack Startz
David Koechner
As Adoption Attorney
Debbie Reynolds
As Frances
Paul Reiser
As Mr. Felder

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What is Behind the Candelabra about? Toggle content

Behind the Candelabra is a drama film that tells the story of the secret five-year love affair between legendary entertainer Liberace (played by Michael Douglas) and his much younger lover Scott Thorson (played by Matt Damon). The film takes place in the 1970s and follows their relationship from its beginning, when Thorson was just 18 years old, to its end, which was marked by a public breakup and legal battle. The movie reveals the tumultuous nature of their relationship, including Liberace's attempts to control Thorson and mold him into a younger version of himself. The film features an all-star cast, including Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds, Scott Bakula, and Cheyenne Jackson.

Where can I stream Behind the Candelabra? Toggle content

You can stream Behind the Candelabra on: Rakuten TV

What movies are similar to Behind the Candelabra? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Behind the Candelabra include The Age of Adaline, Brooklyn, New York, I Love You, The Best of Me, My Old Lady, Love, Rosie.

When was Behind the Candelabra released in theaters? Toggle content

Behind the Candelabra was released in theaters on June 7, 2013.