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Being the Ricardos

20212h 12mDrama · History
directed by Aaron Sorkin

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

6.8 / 10 Compare with…13 stills

Ratings report

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6.8 / 10
TMDB
6.5 / 10
701 votes
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6.5 / 10
46,871 votes
Metacritic
60 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
68%

The scorecard 6.8 / 10

Content 3.4 Form 3.4
CONTENT · 3.4 Originality3Character4Continuity4Suspense3Message3FORM · 3.4 Acting4Cinematography3Sound3Directing3Design4Overall6.8 / 10
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Synopsis

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

Cast

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

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