Behind the Candelabra (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, Behind the Candelabra is a drama and romance film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 118 minutes. “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Who’s in it. Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas as Liberace, Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, Rob Lowe as Dr. Jack Startz and Dan Aykroyd as Seymour Heller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Behind the Candelabra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Candelabra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Candelabra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Candelabra (2013)?
- In US, Behind the Candelabra is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Candelabra worth watching?
- Behind the Candelabra holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Candelabra?
- Behind the Candelabra stars Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd and Scott Bakula.
- When was Behind the Candelabra released?
- Behind the Candelabra was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.