Lucy and Desi(2022)
Lucy and Desi Synopsis
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.
Lucy and Desi (2022) is a documentary film directed by Amy Poehler, released on January 21, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett and Laura LaPlaca. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Amy Poehler
- Writers:
- Mark Monroe
- Producers:
- Amy Poehler, Justin Wilkes, Michael Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Axel Baumann
- Production:
- Paper Kite Productions, Imagine Documentaries, White Horse Pictures, Diamond Docs, Amazon Studios, Imagine Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Lucy and Desi (2022) Trailer
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Lucy and Desi Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Lucy and Desi.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Lucy and Ethel Clip
Clip
Lucy and Desi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucie Arnaz
as Self
Bette Midler
as Self
Carol Burnett
as Self
- Laura LaPlaca
Laura LaPlaca
as Self
- Eduardo Machado
Eduardo Machado
as Self
Charo
as Self
- Journey Gunderson
Journey Gunderson
as Self
- Gregg Oppenheimer
Gregg Oppenheimer
as Self
Norman Lear
as Self
Desi Arnaz Jr.
as Self
Lucille Ball
as Self (archive footage)
Desi Arnaz
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Amy Poehler, written by Mark Monroe, produced by Amy Poehler, Justin Wilkes and Michael Rosenberg.
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Lucy and Desi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 46 ratings.
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Lucy and Desi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lucy and Desi online?
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Lucy and Desi (2022) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lucy and Desi?
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The main cast of Lucy and Desi (2022) includes Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura LaPlaca and Eduardo Machado. The film was directed by Amy Poehler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lucy and Desi released?
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Lucy and Desi was released on January 21, 2022 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Lucy and Desi worth watching?
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Lucy and Desi (2022) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lucy and Desi?
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Yes. The official Lucy and Desi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.