Ricky
“Freedom begins within.”
Synopsis
Newly released after being locked up in his teens, 30-year-old Ricky navigates the challenging realities of life post-incarceration, and the complexity of gaining independence for the first time as an adult.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-15
Top Cast
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Stephan James
Ricardo Smith
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Joanne
Titus Welliver
Leslie Torino
Maliq Johnson
James
Imani Lewis
Jaz
Andrene Ward-Hammond
Cheryl
Simbi Khali
Sean Nelson
Terrence
Katie Lee Hill
Trudy Wong
Donna Glaesener
Angie Torino
Anthony Hoang
Pharmacist
Andy Prosky
Bail Commissioner
Gio Castellano
PO Alex Handler
Stephen Wesley Green
Inmate #2
Karen Chilton
Bernetta
Jim O'Hare
Zachary Hoffman
Parish Bradley
Caine
Mark Mason
Officer Manson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rashad Frett
- Screenplay & Story
- Rashad Frett, Lin Que Ayoung
- Original Title
- Ricky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Spark Features, Parliament of Owls, Bay Mills Studios, Good Gravy Films, The deNovo Initiative, Ossetra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rashad Frett
Rashad Frett, Lin Que Ayoung
Sam Motamedi
Daysha Broadway
Pierre M. Coleman, Simon TaufiQue, Sterling 'Steelo' Brim, Josh Peters, D.C. Wade
Department Leadership Roster
Rashad Frett
Director
Rashad Frett
Writer
Lin Que Ayoung
Writer
Pierre M. Coleman
Producer
Simon TaufiQue
Producer
Sterling 'Steelo' Brim
Producer
Josh Peters
Producer
D.C. Wade
Producer
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Producer
Rashad Frett
Producer
Daysha Broadway
Editor
Sam Motamedi
Director of Photography
Aariyan Googe
Production Design
Ari Fulton
Costume Design
Yuval Levy
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ricky
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What is Ricky about?
Newly released after being locked up in his teens, 30-year-old Ricky navigates the challenging realities of life post-incarceration, and the complexity of gaining independence for the first time as an adult.
Who directed Ricky?
Ricky was directed by Rashad Frett.
Who stars in Ricky?
The principal cast of Ricky includes Stephan James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Titus Welliver, Maliq Johnson, Imani Lewis.
When was Ricky released and how long is it?
Ricky was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.