Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2021-12-10
Duration:132 min
Director:Aaron Sorkin
Actors:Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale
Production:Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, Escape Artists

Overview:

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

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