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White Boy Rick

6.420181h 51m15MovieCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorYann Demange
WritersNoah Miller·Logan Miller
ProducersDarren Aronofsky·Scott Franklin

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yann Demange

MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Richard Wershe Sr.
RMRichie Merritt
Richie Merritt
Richard 'Ricky' Wershe Jr.
JLJennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Alex Snyder
BPBel Powley
Bel Powley
Dawn Wershe
RCRJ Cyler
RJ Cyler
Rudell Boo Curry
RCRory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
Agent Byrd
EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Art Derrick
BDBruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Grandpa Roman Wershe
PLPiper Laurie
Piper Laurie
Grandma Verna Wershe
BHBrian Tyree Henry
Brian Tyree Henry
Detective Jackson
TPTaylour Paige
Taylour Paige
Cathy Volsan
JMJonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors
Johnny 'Lil Man' Curry

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White Boy Rick — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams White Boy Rick?

White Boy Rick isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is White Boy Rick on Netflix?

No, White Boy Rick is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is White Boy Rick on Amazon Prime Video?

White Boy Rick isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch White Boy Rick for free?

White Boy Rick isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is White Boy Rick based on a true story?

Yes — White Boy Rick is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).