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White Boy Rick (2018)

โ€œIn 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpinโ€”all before he turned 16.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,237 votes 1h 51m r DramaCrime

#202 of 328 films from 2018 #2900 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Yann Demange ยท Written by Noah Miller, Andy Weiss, Logan Miller

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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.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Richard Wershe Sr.
Richie Merrittas Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leighas Alex Snyder
Bel Powleyas Dawn Wershe
RJ Cyleras Rudell Boo Curry
Rory Cochraneas Agent Byrd
Eddie Marsanas Art Derrick
Bruce Dernas Grandpa Roman Wershe
Piper Laurieas Grandma Verna Wershe
Brian Tyree Henryas Detective Jackson
Taylour Paigeas Cathy Volsan
Jonathan Majorsas Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry
Kyanna Simone Simpsonas Brenda Moore
Lawrence Adimoraas Tyler

Facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 2018
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$29,000,000
Box office$25,957,482 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt4537896

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'71'712014 ยท โ˜… 6.8 ยท 1h 39m

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Questions

How long is White Boy Rick?
White Boy Rick runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is White Boy Rick worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,237 votes, which places it #202 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 39%) and #2900 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed White Boy Rick?
White Boy Rick was directed by Yann Demange. Other well-rated titles by the same director: '71 (2014).
Who stars in White Boy Rick?
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.
What is White Boy Rick rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for White Boy Rick?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6302.

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