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In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.

White Boy Rick

6.4 / 10 6.4 2018 1h 51mR

CrimeDrama

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.

Directed by Yann Demange

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CAST

The people behind the story

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaugheyRichard Wershe Sr.

Richie Merritt

Richie MerrittRichard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason LeighAlex Snyder

Bel Powley

Bel PowleyDawn Wershe

RJ Cyler

RJ CylerRudell Boo Curry

Rory Cochrane

Rory CochraneAgent Byrd

Eddie Marsan

Eddie MarsanArt Derrick

Bruce Dern

Bruce DernGrandpa Roman Wershe