White Boy Rick

Overview

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.

Details

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Richard Wershe Sr.

Richie Merritt

Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Alex Snyder

Bel Powley

Dawn Wershe

RJ Cyler

Rudell Boo Curry

Rory Cochrane

Agent Byrd

Eddie Marsan

Art Derrick

Bruce Dern

Grandpa Roman Wershe

Piper Laurie

Grandma Verna Wershe

Brian Tyree Henry

Detective Jackson

Taylour Paige

Cathy Volsan

Jonathan Majors

Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry

Kyanna Simone Simpson

Brenda Moore

Lawrence Adimora

Tyler

Brad Carter

Bob the Gun Show Dealer

Brian Bowman

Hanserd crew

Gaynelle W. Sloman

News Reporter

Derrick Gilliam

Mayor Young's Bodyguard

Yassie Hawkes

Actress

Lauren Ashley Berry

Caesar's Ticket Lady