Being the Ricardos
“A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.”
Synopsis
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-10
Top Cast
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Nicole Kidman
Lucille Ball
Javier Bardem
Desi Arnaz
J.K. Simmons
William Frawley
Nina Arianda
Vivian Vance
Tony Hale
Jess Oppenheimer
Alia Shawkat
Madelyn Pugh
Jake Lacy
Bob Carroll Jr.
Linda Lavin
Older Madelyn Pugh
Ronny Cox
Older Bob Carroll
John Rubinstein
Older Jess Oppenheimer
Clark Gregg
Howard Wenke
Nelson Franklin
Joe Strickland
Jeff Holman
Roger Otter
Jonah Platt
Tip Tribby
Christopher Denham
Donald Glass
Brian Howe
Charles Koerner
Ron Perkins
Macy
Baize Buzan
Mary Pat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 11 DaysDecember 10, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$450K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Sorkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Sorkin
- Original Score
- Daniel Pemberton
- Original Title
- Being the Ricardos
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, Escape Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin
Daniel Pemberton
Jeff Cronenweth
Alan Baumgarten
Stuart M. Besser, David Bloomfield, Lauren Lohman, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Jon Hutman
Production Design
Susan Lyall
Costume Design
Aaron Sorkin
Writer
Jeffrey A. Okun
Visual Effects Supervisor
Duane Burkhart
Stunt Coordinator
Lindsay Adams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Freer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Friedlander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Max Pareschi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Daniel Pemberton
Original Music Composer
Todd Black
Producer
Jason Blumenthal
Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being the Ricardos
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being the Ricardos about?
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Who directed Being the Ricardos?
Being the Ricardos was directed by Aaron Sorkin.
Who stars in Being the Ricardos?
The principal cast of Being the Ricardos includes Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale.
When was Being the Ricardos released and how long is it?
Being the Ricardos was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
How much did Being the Ricardos make at the box office?
Being the Ricardos grossed $450K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Being the Ricardos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being the Ricardos was composed by Daniel Pemberton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being the Ricardos?
Being the Ricardos holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).