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In the United States, Behind the Candelabra streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.
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A , romance movie: , but gripping, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Biographical DramaShowbizLGBTQ+ RomancePsychologicalTempestuous RelationshipBased on AutobiographyCharacter StudyCamp AestheticLiberace
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Is Behind the Candelabra worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (71).
Is Behind the Candelabra good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Behind the Candelabra plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was Behind the Candelabra a box office flop?
Budget$23 million
Box office$16 million
Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.
What tropes does Behind the Candelabra use?
Dodgy ToupeeVomit Indiscretion ShotCrazy Jealous GuyMr. Vice GuyConspicuous ConsumptionImpractically Fancy OutfitJitter CamFantasy SequenceHave I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?Covert PervertSerial SpouseBeauty Inversionand 15 more
TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Dodgy Toupee, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, and Crazy Jealous Guy.