White Boy Rick 2018

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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.

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

Director:

Yann Demange

Writer:

Noah Miller, Logan Miller, Andy Weiss

Genres:

Crime,Drama

Release Date:

2018 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

White Boy Rick

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Taylour Paige

as Cathy Volsan

Jonathan Majors

as Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry

Kyanna Simone Simpson

as Brenda Moore

Lawrence Adimora

as Tyler

Brad Carter

as Bob the Gun Show Dealer

Gaynelle W. Sloman

as News Reporter

Derrick Gilliam

as Mayor Young's Bodyguard

Yassie Hawkes

as Actress

Lauren Ashley Berry

as Caesar's Ticket Lady

Joe Fishel

as Gun Show Patron

Danny Brown

as 'Black Ed' Hanserd

YG
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as Leo 'Big Man' Curry

Meg Rasmussen

as Gun Show Annie

Brad Carter

as Gun Show Dealer Bob

Ayriel Strange

as Nika

Victoria Watkins

as Pedestrian

Carly Tamborski

as Party Guest

Kylee Williams Russell

as Patron on the Street (uncredited)

Anthony Woods

as Damian Lucas

Ansel Carpenter

as Gun show patron (uncredited)

Linda D Gaines

as Willie Volson's Lady (uncredited)

James Howard

as Chief Homicide Inspector Hill

Raekwon Haynes

as Edwin 'Nugg' Crutcher

Brian Andrus

as Mayor's Speech Crowd Member (uncredited)

LaShawn Little

as Leon Lucas

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