Being the Ricardos · LeviOsa

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Being the Ricardos · LeviOsa

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

DramaHistory2h 12m

🍅68%

🍅

68%

Tomatometer

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75%

Popcornmeter

6.5

TMDB

Storyline

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

Trailers

2 videos

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Official Trailer

Official Teaser

Official Teaser

Details

DirectorAaron Sorkin

ReleasedDec 10, 2021

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$450K

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Amazon Studios

Big Indie Pictures

Escape Artists

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

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Howard Wenke

Nelson Franklin

Nelson Franklin

Joe Strickland

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

6 fresh · 3 rotten

Critics consensus

“Being the Ricardos can't hope to truly capture its subjects' brilliant star power, but Nicole Kidman has a ball with Aaron Sorkin's spitfire dialogue.”

68% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Amber Wilkinson

RTThe Times (UK)Jan 15, 2022

Not only does she get the tone of Ball right, Kidman also captures the comedy star's forthright energy, an essential fearlessness and truthfulness about herself that Sorkin also evidently admires.

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John Anderson

RTAmerica MagazineDec 29, 2021

Kidman is a first-rate, Oscar-winning actress; her Lucille Ball is a fully realized character... The problem is, Sorkin's Ball ends up being so unlikable you don't want to spend this much time with her.

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Gary M. Kramer

RTSalon.comDec 22, 2021

Most of "Being the Ricardos" lacks the magic it is trying to capture.

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Michael Cook

RTGeek Vibes NationJul 17, 2025

The parts of the film that felt like a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of one of the most popular TV shows ever worked quite well.

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Information

Title

Being the Ricardos

Released

Dec 10, 2021

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

2h 12m

Status

Released

Studios

Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures

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