Name: Dallas Buyers Club
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto, Denis O'Hare, Steve Zahn

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Runtime1h 57m

Released2013

Budget$5M

Box office$55.7M

DirectorJean-Marc Vallée

About This Movie

Dallas Buyers Club really captures a raw, gritty atmosphere. You’ve got Matthew McConaughey giving a transformative performance as Ron Woodroof—he really sheds his usual charm for something more visceral. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the weight of the story to sink in, and the practical effects—especially the physical transformations for the characters—are striking. It’s interesting how the film touches on themes of survival, stigma, and the fight for dignity in the face of a flawed healthcare system. Jared Leto also shines here, bringing depth to his role, and their chemistry adds another layer. Overall, it’s a compelling trip through a pivotal time in history, and it doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the AIDS crisis.

Explores the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. · Features strong character development. · Focus on the struggle for medical rights.