Behind the Candelabra vs Hadestown: The Musical
Hadestown: The Musical has the higher audience score (8.9/10 against 6.6/10 for Behind the Candelabra). Behind the Candelabra is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 21m. Behind the Candelabra is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Behind the Candelabra
Hadestown: The Musical| Behind the Candelabra | Hadestown: The Musical | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.9/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Steven Soderbergh | Brett Sullivan |
| Main cast | Rob Lowe, Scott Bakula, Debbie Reynolds, Matt Damon, David Koechner | Reeve Carney, Patrick Page, Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, Francessca Daniella-Baker |
Synopsis
Behind the Candelabra
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Hadestown: The Musical
The tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice is intertwined with the complex relationship of Hades and Persephone. Eurydice, struggling with poverty, is lured to the industrial underworld of Hadestown by Hades, while Orpheus, a struggling musician, ventures down below to bring her back. (Filmed live at the Lyric Theatre, London, featuring the core five original Broadway cast members.)
Where to watch
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