White Boy Rick (2018)

Name: White Boy Rick
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2018
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bel Powley, RJ Cyler

1h 51m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

Richard Wershe Jr., a young man from Detroit, finds himself embroiled in the dangerous world of drug trafficking during the 1980s. Initially working as an undercover informant for the FBI, he navigates the complexities of crime and loyalty. However, his precarious double life leads to his arrest, culminating in a harsh life sentence for drug offenses. The film explores the impact of his choices and the socio-economic environment that shaped his fate, highlighting the challenges faced by a teenager caught in a web of crime and betrayal.

Cast

Matthew McConaughey Richie Merritt Jennifer Jason Leigh Bel Powley RJ Cyler Rory Cochrane Eddie Marsan Bruce Dern Piper Laurie Brian Tyree Henry Taylour Paige Jonathan Majors Kyanna Simone Simpson Lawrence Adimora Brad Carter