Being the Ricardos (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, Being the Ricardos is a drama and history film directed by Aaron Sorkin, running about 132 minutes. “A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Who’s in it. Being the Ricardos stars Cate Blanchett as Lucille Ball, Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball, Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz and J.K. Simmons as William Frawley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Being the Ricardos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being the Ricardos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being the Ricardos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being the Ricardos (2021)?
- In US, Being the Ricardos is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being the Ricardos worth watching?
- Being the Ricardos holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being the Ricardos?
- Being the Ricardos stars Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda.
- When was Being the Ricardos released?
- Being the Ricardos was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.