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Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

9.019911h 35mPGMovieDramaTV Movie

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

DirectorCharles Jarrott
WritersWilliam Luce·Cynthia A. Cherbak

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Cast · Directed by Charles Jarrott

FFFrances Fisher
Frances Fisher
Lucille Ball
RR
Robin Pearson Rose
Vivian Vance
JW
John Wheeler
William Frawley
BFBette Ford
Bette Ford
De-De
EDEdith Diaz
Edith Diaz
Mother Arnaz
MFMatthew Faison
Matthew Faison
Harry
LLLiane Langland
Liane Langland
Maureen O'Hara
PCPatrick Cronin
Patrick Cronin
Doc Bender
AOAlan Oppenheimer
Alan Oppenheimer
Arthur Lyons
JB
Joyce Blair
Roxana
DKDon Keefer
Don Keefer
Grandpa Ball
RRRoger Rose
Roger Rose
Cousin Larry

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Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter?

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is streaming on Shout! Factory and Plex in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter on Netflix?

No, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Plex.

Is Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Shout! Factory and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter for free?

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.