Keep the Lights On
Synopsis
In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-19
Top Cast
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Thure Lindhardt
Erik Rothman
Zachary Booth
Paul Lucy
Julianne Nicholson
Claire
Souléymane Sy Savané
Alassane
Justin Reinsilber
Dan
Ed Vassallo
Thomas
Paprika Steen
Karen
Marilyn Neimark
Marilyn Neimark
Sebastian La Cause
Russ
Sarah Hess
Katie
Roberta Kirshbaum
Katie's Mom
Jamie Petrone
Katie's Cousin
Maria Dizzia
Vivian
Stella Schnabel
Esther
Jodie Markell
Jill
James Bidgood
James Bidgood
John Michael Cox Jr.
John Michael Cox Jr.
Henry Arango
Henry Arango
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$244K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ira Sachs
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
- Original Score
- Arthur Russell
- Original Title
- Keep the Lights On
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $244K
- Production Studios
- Tiny Dancer Films, Alarum PIctures, Parts & Labor, Film 50
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ira Sachs
Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Arthur Russell
Thimios Bakatakis
Affonso Gonçalves
Marie Therese Guirgis, Lucas Joaquin, Ira Sachs, Ali Betil, Adam Hohenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Sachs
Director
Ira Sachs
Writer
Mauricio Zacharias
Writer
Marie Therese Guirgis
Producer
Lucas Joaquin
Producer
Ira Sachs
Producer
Thimios Bakatakis
Director of Photography
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Amy Williams
Production Design
Elisabeth Vastola
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keep the Lights On
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What is Keep the Lights On about?
In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.
Who directed Keep the Lights On?
Keep the Lights On was directed by Ira Sachs.
Who stars in Keep the Lights On?
The principal cast of Keep the Lights On includes Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souléymane Sy Savané, Justin Reinsilber.
When was Keep the Lights On released and how long is it?
Keep the Lights On was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Keep the Lights On make at the box office?
Keep the Lights On grossed $244K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Keep the Lights On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Keep the Lights On was composed by Arthur Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Keep the Lights On?
Keep the Lights On holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).