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Keep the Lights On

5.720121h 42m18MovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorIra Sachs
WritersIra Sachs·Mauricio Zacharias
ProducersMarie Therese Guirgis·Ira Sachs

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ira Sachs

TLThure Lindhardt
Thure Lindhardt
Erik Rothman
ZBZachary Booth
Zachary Booth
Paul Lucy
JNJulianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
Claire
SSSouléymane Sy Savané
Souléymane Sy Savané
Alassane
JR
Justin Reinsilber
Dan
EVEd Vassallo
Ed Vassallo
Thomas
PSPaprika Steen
Paprika Steen
Karen
MN
Marilyn Neimark
Marilyn Neimark
SCSebastian La Cause
Sebastian La Cause
Russ
SH
Sarah Hess
Katie
RK
Roberta Kirshbaum
Katie's Mom
JPJamie Petrone
Jamie Petrone
Katie's Cousin

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Keep the Lights On — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Keep the Lights On?

Keep the Lights On isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is Keep the Lights On on Netflix?

No, Keep the Lights On is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Keep the Lights On on Amazon Prime Video?

Keep the Lights On isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Keep the Lights On for free?

Keep the Lights On isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Keep the Lights On based on a true story?

Yes — Keep the Lights On is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).