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2018111 minCrime, Drama

White Boy Rick

Is White Boy Rick a Hit or Flop?

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Is White Boy Rick worth watching? With a rating of 6.349/10, this Crime, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.
Richie Merritt
Richie MerrittRichard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason LeighAlex Snyder
Bel Powley
Bel PowleyDawn Wershe
RJ Cyler
RJ CylerRudell Boo Curry
Rory Cochrane
Rory CochraneAgent Byrd
Eddie Marsan
Eddie MarsanArt Derrick
Bruce Dern
Bruce DernGrandpa Roman Wershe
Piper Laurie
Piper LaurieGrandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree Henry
Brian Tyree HenryDetective Jackson

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Is White Boy Rick worth watching?

White Boy Rick has received mixed reviews with a 6.349/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Drama movies.

Is White Boy Rick hit or flop?

White Boy Rick has received average ratings (6.349/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is White Boy Rick?

White Boy Rick is a Crime, Drama movie that 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 t...

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Critic Reviews

flashman56Sep 18, 2018
★ 0

There is an another more compelling story behind White Boy Rick - the tale of the FBI's manipulation of a young witness, grimy Detroit cops, a dishonest mayor and over the top sentences for non-violent crimes. Unfortunately, the motion picture concentrates more on the connections between a low-life single parent and his children, which is a significantly less captivating story. Much slower than anticipated. Solid performance by Richie Merritt Jr. however, and Matthew McConaughey fully embraced his character.

GimlyFeb 3, 2019
★ 4

Forgettable. I guess I theoretically could feel sorry for the actual person this movie was based around? Maybe? But not for this character. Nothing about _White Boy Rick_ grabbed me, least of all the utterly never-congenial Matthew McConaughey, who I seem unable to escape recently, desperate though I am to do so. _Final rating:★★ - Definitely not for me, but I sort of get the appeal._