Max Richter’s score for White Boy Rick (2018) is a haunting and atmospheric blend of minimalism, melancholy, and cinematic grandeur. Known for his ability to evoke deep emotion through sparse yet powerful compositions, Richter crafts a soundtrack that perfectly complements the film’s gritty, tragic narrative.

With a mix of brooding strings, delicate piano melodies, and ambient textures, the score reflects the desperation and fragility of the film’s protagonist. Tracks like “I Don’t Like Pancakes” and “Nonviolent Offender” carry an understated intensity, while pieces such as “Son of a Cop” and “Richard’s Trip” explore a dreamlike, almost hypnotic space.

Richter’s ability to balance emotional weight with subtlety makes this soundtrack a deeply immersive experience, standing strong both within the context of the film and as a standalone piece of modern neoclassical composition.

A1 Night Drive 2:54
A2 Nonviolent Offender 3:32
A3 What’s My Take 4:01
A4 Ride To Marathon Station 2:11

B1 Baby Keisha 2:41
B2 Big Man Now 2:38
B3 I Don’t Like Pancakes 3:25
B4 Wershe & Son 2:19

C1 Trigger 4:20
C2 Get On The Ground 1:53
C3 1985 4:21
C4 The Jury’s Verdict 3:29

D1 We’re Gonna Take You Home 4:29
D2 All Alone 3:14
D3 I Got Everything I Need In Life 4:25