White Boy Rick
2018, English. Directed by Yann Demange.
In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,251 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch White Boy Rick
White Boy Rick isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Yann DemangeDirector
- 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
- Taylour PaigeCathy Volsan
- Jonathan MajorsJohnny 'Lil Man' Curry
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Noah Miller, Logan Miller, Andy Weiss
- Budget
- $29M
- Box office
- $26M
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What White Boy Rick is based on
White Boy Rick is based on a true story.
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White Boy Rick: quick answers
Is White Boy Rick worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Boy Rick?
White Boy Rick runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does White Boy Rick have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Boy Rick. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Boy Rick parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Boy Rick is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Boy Rick on?
White Boy Rick isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Boy Rick?
If you liked White Boy Rick, try Blow, The Order, Layer Cake.
Who directed White Boy Rick?
White Boy Rick (2018) was directed by Yann Demange and stars Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh.
What is White Boy Rick based on?
White Boy Rick is based on a true story.