Being the Ricardos(2021)
“A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.”
Overview
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Director
Aaron Sorkin
Studio
Amazon Studios
Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Lucille Ball
Javier Bardem
as Desi Arnaz
J.K. Simmons
as William Frawley
Nina Arianda
as Vivian Vance
Tony Hale
as Jess Oppenheimer
Alia Shawkat
as Madelyn Pugh
Jake Lacy
as Bob Carroll Jr.
Linda Lavin
as Older Madelyn Pugh
Ronny Cox
as Older Bob Carroll
John Rubinstein
as Older Jess Oppenheimer
Clark Gregg
as Howard Wenke
Nelson Franklin
as Joe Strickland
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Amazon Studios • Big Indie Pictures • Escape Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being the Ricardos?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Being the Ricardos (2021).
What is Being the Ricardos about?▼
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Who directed Being the Ricardos?▼
Being the Ricardos was directed by Aaron Sorkin and released in 2021. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Being the Ricardos?▼
Being the Ricardos has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Being the Ricardos?▼
The cast of Being the Ricardos includes Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball, Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz, J.K. Simmons as William Frawley, Nina Arianda as Vivian Vance, Tony Hale as Jess Oppenheimer and more.
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