Liberace: Behind the Music (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Liberace: Behind the Music is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A gifted classical pianist, fueled by poverty, Wladiziu Valentino Liberace was already playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17. Through a variety of his highs and lows, chaptered in TV-style format, Liberace's life from his early years through his death are chronicled.
Who’s in it. Liberace: Behind the Music stars Victor Garber as Liberace, Maureen Stapleton as Frances Liberace, Saul Rubinek as Seymour Heller and Paul Hipp as Elvis Presley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Liberace: Behind the Music has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liberace: Behind the Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liberace: Behind the Music tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liberace: Behind the Music (1988)?
- In US, Liberace: Behind the Music is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Liberace: Behind the Music worth watching?
- Liberace: Behind the Music holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Liberace: Behind the Music?
- Liberace: Behind the Music stars Victor Garber, Maureen Stapleton, Saul Rubinek, Paul Hipp and Shawn Levy.
- When was Liberace: Behind the Music released?
- Liberace: Behind the Music was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.