White Boy Rick

Yann Demange
2018-09-14

In 1980s Detroit, Ricky Wersche Jr. was a street hustler, FBI informant and drug kingpin—all before he turned 16.
6.346
111 min

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

Name Character Team
Richie Merritt Ricky Wershe Jr. Unowned
Matthew McConaughey Richard Wershe Sr. Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Jennifer Jason Leigh Alex Snyder Zac E. Chan
Bel Powley Dawn Wershe Zac E. Chan
RJ Cyler Rudell Boo Curry Unowned
Rory Cochrane Agent Byrd Unowned
Eddie Marsan Art Derrick Unowned
Bruce Dern Grandpa Roman Wershe Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Piper Laurie Grandma Verna Wershe Unowned
Brian Tyree Henry Detective Jackson The Free Refills
Taylour Paige Cathy Volsan Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Jonathan Majors Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry Calvin and Nobbs
Kyanna Simone Simpson Brenda Moore Unowned
Lawrence Adimora Tyler Unowned
Brad Carter Bob the Gun Show Dealer Unowned
Brian "Wolfman Black" Bowman Hanserd crew Unowned
Gaynelle W. Sloman News Reporter Unowned
Derrick Gilliam Mayor Young's Bodyguard Unowned
Yassie Hawkes Actress Unowned
Lauren Ashley Berry Caesar's Ticket Lady Unowned
Tyler Joseph Campbell Skater Unowned
Joe Fishel Gun Show Patron Unowned
Danny Brown 'Black Ed' Hanserd Unowned
YG Leo 'Big Man' Curry Unowned
Meg Rasmussen Gun Show Annie Unowned
Brad Carter Gun Show Dealer Bob Unowned
Ayriel Strange Nika Unowned
Victoria Watkins Pedestrian Unowned
Carly Tamborski Party Guest Unowned
Kylee Williams Russell Patron on the Street (uncredited) Unowned
Anthony Woods Damian Lucas Unowned
Ansel Carpenter Gun show patron (uncredited) Unowned
Linda D Gaines Willie Volson's Lady (uncredited) Unowned
James Howard Chief Homicide Inspector Hill Unowned
Raekwon Haynes Edwin 'Nugg' Crutcher Unowned