White Boy Rick
Seen it?2018 | 111 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Donnie Brasco or The Order, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$29 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 311K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yann Demange
- 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