Being the Ricardos is a 2021 American romantic drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Drawing from true events, this biopic chronicles the trials of Lucy and Desi, a couple in 1952, grappling with career jeopardy and marital struggles. The movie garnered a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress which was received by Nichole Kidman and amassed a global box office revenue of $450,000.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Being the Ricardos via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Being the Ricardos available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Being the Ricardos is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz crossed paths while working on the film ‘Too Many Girls’ in 1940. Their connection was instant, leading them to tie the knot before the year came to a close. However, their marriage was far from smooth sailing, both on and off the screen. Infidelity, alcohol abuse, and the heartbreak of miscarriages plagued their relationship. But everything changed when Lucille became pregnant. In a twist of events, the couple announced the news to CBS. Yet, Jess found herself troubled by Desi’s desire to showcase the pregnancy on their own show, knowing full well that CBS would never approve. This disagreement led to a clash between Jess and Desi, fueled by Lucille’s disrespectful behavior towards the crew members of the other show.
Being the Ricardos cast members include Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J. K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jake Lacy, and Clark Gregg.
Watch Being the Ricardos streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Being the Ricardos is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video has over 26,300 movies available, making it one of the biggest and most varied movie libraries that one can find on the internet.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
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The synopsis of Being the Ricardos is as follows:
“Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.”
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