“He lived fast, fell hard, and changed everything.”

White Boy Rick tells the real-life story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager from 1980s Detroit who became the youngest FBI informant in history. Drawn into the dangerous world of drug trafficking, Rick rises quickly within the criminal underworld while navigating family struggles, law enforcement pressure, and the high stakes of betrayal. But when his dual life spirals out of control, Rick faces devastating consequences.

How far can you rise before the fall becomes inevitable?

Starring Richie Merritt in a breakout role as Rick, alongside Matthew McConaughey as his protective but flawed father, this gritty crime drama, directed by Yann Demange, explores the thin line between survival and destruction. With its raw performances and gripping narrative, White Boy Rick is a haunting portrayal of ambition, loyalty, and systemic failure.