Being the Ricardos
Seen it?2021 | 132 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved 12 Years a Slave or Ferrari, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$450K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 215K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Shattered Glass Sunday Safe BetAnother true-story historical drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
12 Years a Slave
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed true-story historical drama.
Ferrari
Saturday SpecialAnother true-story historical drama, and a Saturday Special.
Amadeus Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed true-story historical drama.
House of Gucci Saturday SpecialAnother true-story historical drama, and a Saturday Special.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
- Nicole KidmanLucille Ball
- Javier BardemDesi Arnaz
- J.K. SimmonsWilliam Frawley
- Nina AriandaVivian Vance
- Tony HaleJess Oppenheimer
- Alia ShawkatMadelyn Pugh
- Jake LacyBob Carroll Jr.
- Linda LavinOlder Madelyn Pugh
- Ronny CoxOlder Bob Carroll
- John RubinsteinOlder Jess Oppenheimer