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1. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › white_boy_rickWhite Boy Rick - Rotten Tomatoes

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   List. NEW. Rick Wershe is a single father who's struggling to raise two teenagers during the height of the crack epidemic in 1980s Detroit. Wershe sells guns illegally to make ends meet but...

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2. facts.net › movie › 35-facts-about-white-boy-rick35 Facts About White Boy Rick

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   Oct 5, 2024 · Key Takeaways: White Boy Rick, a teenage FBI informant turned drug dealer, served decades in prison before his parole in 2017. His story inspired a Hollywood movie and sparked debates on juvenile sentencing and the war on drugs.

3. www.metacritic.com › movie › white-boy-rickWhite Boy Rick Reviews - Metacritic

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   Sep 14, 2018 · Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, White Boy Rick is based on the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe Jr., who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.

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   • Director: Yann Demange

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Matthew Mcconaughey

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5. screenrant.com › white-boy-rick-true-story-explainedWhite Boy Rick True Story Explained: Where Is Richard Wershe ...

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   4 days ago · Richard Wershe Jr. was released from prison on July 20, 2020, a fact that wasn't revealed in the end credits of White Boy Rick, as the film came out two years earlier in 2018. Ricky is now an activist for non-violent offenders serving time for drug-related charges (via SlashFilm).

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   In this fact-based drama, a blue-collar Detroit teenager becomes an FBI informant and later a drug dealer at the height of the '80s crack epidemic. Watch trailers & learn more.

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7. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › white-boy-rick-2018White Boy Rick movie review & film summary (2018) - Roger Ebert

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   Sep 14, 2018 · The Argentine thriller “El Angel” follows a teenage serial killer, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is about a writer-turned-forger, and “White Boy Rick” dramatizes the saga of a teenager sentenced to life in prison for a nonviolent drug offense.

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   Is the story in White Boy Rick a true one?

   • White Boy Rick is a true story about Rick Wershe Jr. (Richie Merritt), who worked for the FBI in the 1980s in Detroit pretending to buy and sell drugs -- and later began selling for real. Parents need to know that the film contains frequent and strong violence, with lots of guns, shooting, and characters being shot and killed.

   White Boy Rick - Movie Review - commonsensemedia.org

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   Is White Boy Rick a good movie?

   • White Boy Rick attempts to be the next great Hollywood film about the criminal underworld. But with its slow pacing and rather unpleasant cast of characters, the crime drama fails to achieve a Goodfellas-level balance of gangsterism and mordancy. As it stands, White Boy Rick is solid, moving filmmaking, anchored by a bombastic ensemble.

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   Where can I watch 'White Boy Rick'?

   • You can rent, purchase, or stream 'White Boy Rick' via subscription on Microsoft Store, AMC on Demand, Vudu, Amazon Video, Starz, Google Play Movies, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Apple iTunes, Starz Apple TV Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Starz Amazon Channel, and YouTube.

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   Who is Ricky Wershe in the movie 'White Boy Rick'?

   • In WHITE BOY RICK, Ricky Wershe Jr. (Richie Merritt) is a teen in the 1980s living in Detroit with his father, Richard Sr. (Matthew McConaughey), his sister, Dawn (Bel Powley), and his grandparents (Bruce Dern and Piper Laurie). Ricky's father, Richard Sr., buys guns at gun shows, fits them with homemade silencers, and sells them for a profit.

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   What is the real tragedy of 'White Boy Rick'?

   • The real tragedy of “White Boy Rick” is that he’s just one of millions of men who have lost years of his life to the injustice of the system. This review was originally filed from the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9th, 2018. Monica Castillo is a critic, journalist, programmer, and curator based in New York City.

   White Boy Rick movie review & film summary (2018) | Roger Ebert

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   Who wrote 'White Boy Rick'?

   • “White Boy Rick” shares three co-writers: Andy Weiss, Logan and Noah Miller. It attempts to explain some of the disparities in the justice system, including one conversation about the differences between severing “black and white jail time.”

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9. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › white-boyWhite Boy Rick Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Sep 14, 2018 · Gritty, violent biopic about a young drug dealer's downfall. Read Common Sense Media's White Boy Rick review, age rating, and parents guide.