White Boy Rick (2018)

White Boy Rick (2018)

2018 116 Minutes

Drama | Crime

The story of 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.

Overall Rating

7 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • ScreenZealots

    ScreenZealots

    6 / 10
    The seedy side of 1980s Detroit during the height of the crack epidemic sets the scene for “White Boy Rick,” a mildly successful film based on the true story of a blue collar, not-quite-legal gun salesman Richard Wershe Sr. (Matthew McConaughe... Read the full review »
  • Corey

    Corey

    9 / 10
    A real huge surprise, to be honest. I was not prepared for how well I enjoyed this movie, especially the performances; from newcomer Richie Merritt, the always reliable Matthew McConaughey, and veterans Bruce Dern, Piper Laurie, and Jennifer Jason... Read the full review »