6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Being the Ricardos (2021)
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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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critiquing McCarthyism and portraying Lucille Ball's struggles against sexism and for creative control in the 1950s, aligning with progressive values, despite its focus on individual solutions rather than systemic change.
The movie features a diverse lead character in Desi Arnaz, portrayed by a Latino actor, aligning with the historical figure's ethnicity. The narrative subtly addresses challenges faced by Lucille Ball as a woman in the entertainment industry and Desi Arnaz as an immigrant, reflecting historical context rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Being the Ricardos' focuses on the professional and personal lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during a critical week in the production of 'I Love Lucy'. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Being the Ricardos" focuses on the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during a critical week of filming "I Love Lucy." There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Therefore, the film does not offer any portrayal, positive or negative, of transsexual individuals or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and their colleagues. All major characters are portrayed by actors matching the historical gender of the individuals they represent.
The film is a biopic about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Nicole Kidman (white) portrays Lucille Ball (white), and Javier Bardem (white) portrays Desi Arnaz (white). No characters were portrayed by actors of a different race than their historical counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
6.8
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