White Boy Rick
"In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16."
Originally released in 2018. White Boy Rick is a crime/drama film. directed by Yann Demange.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, and Jennifer Jason Leigh
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,172 votes)
Budget
$29M
Production budget
Box Office
$26M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Revenue
- $25,957,482
Production Companies
- Studio 8
- Protozoa Pictures
- LBI Productions
- Columbia Pictures
- Le Grisbi Productions
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.
How long is White Boy Rick?
White Boy Rick has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was White Boy Rick released?
White Boy Rick was released on September 14, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Boy Rick?
The main cast of White Boy Rick includes Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bel Powley, RJ Cyler.
Is White Boy Rick worth watching?
White Boy Rick has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,172 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.