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Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

1991Movie1 h 35 minPG

DramaTV Movie
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is described by CBS as "a dramatic love story" about the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Crew

Directed by
Charles Jarrott
Written by
Cynthia A. Cherbak, William Luce

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Facts

February 10, 1991 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
February 10, 1991
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.