6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
White Boy Rick (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
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
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
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...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the systemic failures of the War on Drugs and the justice system, highlighting government corruption and the disproportionate punishment of vulnerable individuals. This strong focus on systemic injustice and the need for reform aligns with a clearly left-leaning perspective.
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 portrays Special Agent Alex Snyder, a historically male FBI agent involved in the real-life events, as a female character played by Jennifer Jason Leigh. This constitutes a gender swap.
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 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
5.9
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