"A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time."

2021

2h 12m

6.5(721 votes)

Drama

History

Overview

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Aaron Sorkin
Written by: Aaron Sorkin
Produced by: Todd Black
Jason Blumenthal

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