White Boy Rick

R 6.5
2018 1 hr 51 min Drama , Crime

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.

  • Cast:
    Richie Merritt , Matthew McConaughey , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Bel Powley , RJ Cyler , Rory Cochrane , Eddie Marsan

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Kien Navarro
2018/09/14

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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2018/09/15

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Logan
2018/09/16

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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Cristal
2018/09/17

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

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