Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos is a drama film that follows the personal and professional struggles of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during a pivotal week in their careers. The film is told from multiple perspectives, including present-day interviews with the show's writers and flashbacks of Ball and Arnaz's relationship. In 1939, Ball is an actress struggling to find success in Hollywood, while Arnaz is a Cuban singer who dreams of making a home with someone. They fall in love, marry, and buy a house in Hollywood, but their busy careers threaten to tear them apart. After serving in World War II, Arnaz resumes touring with his orchestra, while Ball lands a starring role in a successful radio show. In 1948, CBS offers to turn the radio show into a television program, with Ball and Arnaz as the leads. The couple agrees, but their personal and professional struggles continue to mount as they face accusations of communism, infidelity, and professional jealousy. The film culminates in a tense week of production that puts their relationship and careers to the test. Will they be able to overcome their challenges and save their marriage?

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Being the Ricardos was released for streaming on December 21, 2021.