Being the Ricardos

Where to Watch Being the Ricardos (2021) (Legally)

A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.
Dec 10, 2021 US 132 min MA15+
6.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
698 votes
Drama History
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 132 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.5/10 from about 698 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

show business, marriage, biography, based on true story, interracial marriage, hollywood, 1950s, television star

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
as Lucille Ball
Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem
as Desi Arnaz
J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
as William Frawley
Nina Arianda
Nina Arianda
as Vivian Vance
Tony Hale
Tony Hale
as Jess Oppenheimer
Alia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat
as Madelyn Pugh
Jake Lacy
Jake Lacy
as Bob Carroll Jr.
Linda Lavin
Linda Lavin
as Older Madelyn Pugh
Ronny Cox
Ronny Cox
as Older Bob Carroll
John Rubinstein
John Rubinstein
as Older Jess Oppenheimer