Being the Ricardos
2021 · 2h 12m · Drama, History · United States of America · Rated R (US)
A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
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Aaron Sorkin6.4Smart score
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1950sbased on true storybiographyhollywoodinterracial marriagemarriageshow businesstelevision star
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