Keep the Lights On (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Keep the Lights On is a drama and romance film directed by Ira Sachs, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.
Who’s in it. Keep the Lights On stars Thure Lindhardt as Erik Rothman, Zachary Booth as Paul Lucy, Julianne Nicholson as Claire and Souleymane Sy Savane as Alassane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Keep the Lights On has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, MUBI and OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep the Lights On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep the Lights On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep the Lights On (2012)?
- In US, Keep the Lights On is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MUBI, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Keep the Lights On worth watching?
- Keep the Lights On holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Keep the Lights On?
- Keep the Lights On stars Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souleymane Sy Savane and Justin Reinsilber.
- When was Keep the Lights On released?
- Keep the Lights On was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.