White Boy Rick(2018)
“In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.”
Overview
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Director
Yann Demange
Studio
Studio 8
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$26M
Cast
Matthew McConaughey
as Richard Wershe Sr.
Richie Merritt
as Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Alex Snyder
Bel Powley
as Dawn Wershe
RJ Cyler
as Rudell Boo Curry
Rory Cochrane
as Agent Byrd
Eddie Marsan
as Art Derrick
Bruce Dern
as Grandpa Roman Wershe
Piper Laurie
as Grandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree Henry
as Detective Jackson
Taylour Paige
as Cathy Volsan
Jonathan Majors
as Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
Studio 8 • Protozoa Pictures • LBI Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Boy Rick?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for White Boy Rick (2018).
What is White Boy Rick about?▼
The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Who directed White Boy Rick?▼
White Boy Rick was directed by Yann Demange and released in 2018. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is White Boy Rick?▼
White Boy Rick has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in White Boy Rick?▼
The cast of White Boy Rick includes Matthew McConaughey as Richard Wershe Sr., Richie Merritt as Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh as Alex Snyder, Bel Powley as Dawn Wershe, RJ Cyler as Rudell Boo Curry and more.
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