# Keep the Lights On (2012) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** Ira Sachs
- **Cast:** Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souléymane Sy Savané, Justin Reinsilber
- **Genres:** Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
- **Runtime:** 102 min
- **MUBI rating:** 7.3/10 (1468 ratings)

## Available on MUBI in
- 🇨🇦 Canada — until December 1
- 🇺🇸 USA — until December 1

## 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.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/keep-the-lights-on

Page: https://mubimap.com/film/keep-the-lights-on/ · Data: MUBI catalog (42 countries) + TMDB · Updated 2026-09-10