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Being the Ricardos

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

2021 · 2 h 12 min
Directed by Aaron Sorkin · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaHistory

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Cast

Nicole Kidman Javier Bardem J.K. Simmons Nina Arianda Tony Hale Alia Shawkat

Credits

Written by: Aaron Sorkin

Plot

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

Sinekatalog’s take

Sorkin turns a single hectic week behind a classic television sitcom into a talky backstage drama. The dialogue crackles and the period detail is rich, but the film plays loose with chronology and never quite finds an emotional core. Best for devotees of old Hollywood and sharp conversation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (47,633 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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