Movie
Being the Ricardos
2021R2h 12m6.5 / 10
A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
More about Being the Ricardos
Cast
Nicole KidmanLucille Ball
Javier BardemDesi Arnaz
J.K. SimmonsWilliam Frawley
Nina AriandaVivian Vance
Tony HaleJess Oppenheimer
Alia ShawkatMadelyn Pugh
Jake LacyBob Carroll Jr.
Linda LavinOlder Madelyn PughCredits
- Directed by
- Aaron Sorkin
- Written by
- Aaron Sorkin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $450K
Production
Amazon StudiosUnited States
Big Indie PicturesUnited States
Escape ArtistsUnited States
Themes
1950sbased on true storybiographyhollywoodinterracial marriagemarriageshow businesstelevision star
