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Where to watch Behind the Candelabra (2013) tonight

Behind the Candelabra (2013) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 863 TMDB members. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Runtime
1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
May 26, 2013
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 863 votes
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Starring
Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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How long is Behind the Candelabra?
Behind the Candelabra is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Behind the Candelabra rated?
Behind the Candelabra is rated R in the US.
Is Behind the Candelabra a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Behind the Candelabra?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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