

Lucy and Desi
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.
Where to watch Lucy and Desi in United States
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Where is Lucy and Desi streaming around the world?
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi is a 2022 English-language documentary film directed by Amy Poehler. The cast is led by Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Lucy and Desi was produced by Paper Kite Productions, Imagine Documentaries, and White Horse Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 21, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Amy Poehler
- Writers
- Mark Monroe
- Release date
- January 21, 2022
- OTT release
- January 21, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paper Kite Productions, Imagine Documentaries, White Horse Pictures
Lucy and Desi cast & crew
Lucy and Desi was directed by Amy Poehler and written by Mark Monroe.
The cast features Lucie Arnaz as Self, Bette Midler as Self, Carol Burnett as Self, Laura LaPlaca as Self, Eduardo Machado as Self, and Charo as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Axel Baumann and it was produced by Michael Rosenberg and Amy Poehler.
Is Lucy and Desi worth watching?
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Lucy and Desi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lucy and Desi
In United States, you can stream Lucy and Desi on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 21, 2022.
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Cast of Lucy and Desi

Lucie Arnaz
Self

Bette Midler
Self

Carol Burnett
Self
Laura LaPlaca
Self
Eduardo Machado
Self

Charo
Self
Journey Gunderson
Self
Gregg Oppenheimer
Self

Norman Lear
Self

Desi Arnaz Jr.
Self

Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)

Desi Arnaz
Self (archive footage)
Lucy and Desi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lucy and Desi in United States?
Lucy and Desi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Lucy and Desi on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Lucy and Desi is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Lucy and Desi in?
Lucy and Desi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lucy and Desi?
Lucy and Desi runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Lucy and Desi rated?
Lucy and Desi is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
▸When did Lucy and Desi release on OTT?
Lucy and Desi became available digitally on January 21, 2022.











