6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
White Boy Rick (2018)
White Boy Rick (2018)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.1
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the systemic injustices of the War on Drugs, mandatory minimum sentencing, and government exploitation, portraying their devastating impact on individuals and communities.
The movie features a cast that reflects the historical and social context of 1980s Detroit, including a diverse array of characters without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on socio-economic struggles and systemic issues, portraying traditional identities in a neutral or empathetic light rather than offering an explicit critique.
Secondary
The film 'White Boy Rick' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the heterosexual, cisgender characters and their involvement in the 1980s Detroit drug trade, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film "White Boy Rick" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the life of Rick Wershe Jr. and the drug trade in 1980s Detroit, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed with the same gender as their documented real-life counterparts, with no instances of gender alteration.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life story of Richard Wershe Jr., a white American. The main character and other historical figures are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.6
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