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.
“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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $29M
- Box Office
- $25.96M
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Cast
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' CurryMedia
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User Reviews
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._
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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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The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bel Powley, RJ Cyler and more.
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