White Boy (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, White Boy is a documentary film directed by Shawn Rech, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. “White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.
Who’s in it. White Boy stars Richard Wershe Jr. as Self, Scott M. Burnstein as Self, Johnny Curry as Self and Chris Hansen as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, White Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Boy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Boy (2017)?
- In US, White Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Boy worth watching?
- White Boy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in White Boy?
- White Boy stars Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Johnny Curry, Chris Hansen and Kevin Dietz.
- When was White Boy released?
- White Boy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.