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Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos

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

20216.52h 12m

Overview

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

Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Written by Aaron Sorkin
Produced by Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, Steve Tisch
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Top Cast

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.

Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin

Older Madelyn Pugh

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Older Bob Carroll

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Older Jess Oppenheimer

Themes & Keywords

show businessmarriagebiographybased on true storyinterracial marriagehollywood1950stelevision star

About Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos is a drama, history film released in 2021 exploring themes of show business, marriage, biography, based on true story, interracial marriage, hollywood. Directed by Aaron Sorkin, it stars Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

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