# Behind the Candelabra (2013)

> A young man's intoxicating romance with Liberace becomes a gilded struggle for identity, autonomy, and recognition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/78575

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe, Tom Papa, Paul Reiser, Bruce Ramsay
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1291580/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: glamorous, witty, intimate, character drama night, lgbtq+ cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A lavish romance unfolds in the world of fame and excess, where love and identity collide.

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