White Boy Rick (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, White Boy Rick is a drama and crime film directed by Yann Demange, running about 111 minutes. “Hustler. Informant. Kingpin. Legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a teenager, Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.
Who’s in it. White Boy Rick stars Richie Merritt as Ricky Wershe Jr., Matthew McConaughey as Richard Wershe Sr., Jennifer Jason Leigh as Alex Snyder and Bel Powley as Dawn Wershe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, White Boy Rick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Boy Rick page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Boy Rick tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Boy Rick (2018)?
- In US, White Boy Rick is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Boy Rick worth watching?
- White Boy Rick holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Boy Rick?
- White Boy Rick stars Richie Merritt, Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bel Powley and RJ Cyler.
- When was White Boy Rick released?
- White Boy Rick was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.