White Boy fingerprintHigh energy, big heart, a touch of humor.
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Crime, a real life story, and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
White Boy is tense, thrilling, and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic, moving, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Crime, a real life story, and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around crime, a real life story, and history. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
White Boy is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.
1 h 22 min
White Boy runs 1 h 22 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Audiences rate White Boy higher (75) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+39GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Boy in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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