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White Boy Rick

Directed by Yann Demange
R
2018    1h 51mDrama, Crime
6.556%51%6.4
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Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, WHITE BOY RICK is based on the moving story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe Jr., who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers.

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Cast of White Boy Rick

  • Matthew McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.
  • Richie MerrittRichard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
  • Jennifer Jason LeighAlex Snyder
  • Bel PowleyDawn Wershe
  • RJ CylerRudell Boo Curry
  • Rory CochraneAgent Byrd
  • Eddie MarsanArt Derrick
  • Bruce DernGrandpa Roman Wershe
  • Piper LaurieGrandma Verna Wershe
  • Brian Tyree HenryDetective Jackson
  • Taylour PaigeCathy Volsan
  • Jonathan MajorsJohnny 'Lil Man' Curry
  • Kyanna Simone SimpsonBrenda Moore
  • Lawrence AdimoraTyler
  • Brad CarterBob the Gun Show Dealer
  • Brian 'Wolfman Black' BowmanHanserd crew
  • Gaynelle W. SlomanNews Reporter
  • Derrick GilliamMayor Young's Bodyguard
  • Yassie HawkesActress
  • Lauren Ashley BerryCaesar's Ticket Lady

White Boy Rick Ratings & Reviews

  • prinlerFebruary 26, 2025
    Ending was lack luster.

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  • White Boy Rick
    White Boy RickTrailer
  • White Boy Rick (International Trailer)
    White Boy Rick (International Trailer)Trailer
  • Like Father Like Son
    Like Father Like SonBehind the Scenes
  • RJ Cyler On The Story
    RJ Cyler On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Yann Demange On The Story
    Yann Demange On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Taylour Paige On The Story
    Taylour Paige On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Introducing Richie (Vignette)
    Introducing Richie (Vignette)Behind the Scenes
  • Rory Cochrane On His Character
    Rory Cochrane On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Jonathan Majors On His Character
    Jonathan Majors On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Matthew McConaughey On The Story
    Matthew McConaughey On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Who Is White Boy Rick? (Vignette)
    Who Is White Boy Rick? (Vignette)Behind the Scenes
  • John Lesher On What The Film Is About
    John Lesher On What The Film Is AboutBehind the Scenes
  • YG On Ricky Becoming An Fbi Informant
    YG On Ricky Becoming An Fbi InformantBehind the Scenes
  • Bel Powley On Researching Her Character
    Bel Powley On Researching Her CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Ishmael IshDARR Ali On Playing A Real Person
    Ishmael IshDARR Ali On Playing A Real PersonBehind the Scenes
  • Scott Franklin On Consulting Rick On The Script
    Scott Franklin On Consulting Rick On The ScriptBehind the Scenes
  • Bruce Dern On What Intrigued Him About The Project
    Bruce Dern On What Intrigued Him About The ProjectBehind the Scenes
  • Jonathan Majors On How He Got Involved With The Film
    Jonathan Majors On How He Got Involved With The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh On Ricky Becoming An FBI Informant
    Jennifer Jason Leigh On Ricky Becoming An FBI InformantBehind the Scenes
  • Richie Merritt On His Initial Discussions With Yann Demange
    Richie Merritt On His Initial Discussions With Yann DemangeBehind the Scenes

White Boy Rick Trivia

White Boy Rick was released on September 14, 2018.

White Boy Rick was directed by Yann Demange.

White Boy Rick has a runtime of 1h 51m.

White Boy Rick was produced by Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin, John Lesher, Julie Yorn, Jeff Robinov.

The key characters in White Boy Rick are Richard Wershe Sr. (Matthew McConaughey), Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr. (Richie Merritt), Alex Snyder (Jennifer Jason Leigh).

White Boy Rick is rated R.

White Boy Rick is a Drama, Crime film.

White Boy Rick has an audience rating of 5.1 out of 10.

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