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Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos

Drama · History · 2021

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

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Being the Ricardos

“A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.”

2021 Drama · History 2h 12m

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6.5 / 10

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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Aaron Sorkin

Written by

Aaron Sorkin

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Lucille Ball

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem

Desi Arnaz

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

William Frawley

Nina Arianda

Nina Arianda

Vivian Vance

Tony Hale

Tony Hale

Jess Oppenheimer

Alia Shawkat

Alia Shawkat

Madelyn Pugh

Jake Lacy

Jake Lacy

Bob Carroll Jr.

Court is in session

Put Being the Ricardos on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.