White Boy Rick
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Yann Demange
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was White Boy Rick released?
- White Boy Rick was released on September 14, 2018.
- How long is White Boy Rick?
- White Boy Rick has a runtime of 1h 51m.
- Where can I track White Boy Rick?
- You can track White Boy Rick on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
📱 Free on iOSWant to Track
Want to Track
"White Boy Rick"?
Log it, rate it, and see if your friends have watched it — all on Matinee.