In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.
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- flavo43December 6, 2025Dallas Buyers Club (2013) is a gripping historical drama that captures both the personal and societal struggles of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Led by Matthew McConaughey in a transformative performance as Ron Woodroof, the film tells the story of an unlikely hero who, after his diagnosis, defies prejudice and bureaucracy to provide life-saving medication to himself and others. McConaughey’s portrayal is raw and compelling, balancing grit with vulnerability, while Jared Leto delivers an equally powerful performance as Rayon, adding emotional depth and humanity to the narrative. The film succeeds in highlighting the lack of sympathy and understanding during that era, not only from society but also from government institutions. With its sharp storytelling, nuanced characters, and unflinching look at injustice, Dallas Buyers Club is both heartbreaking and inspiring—a testament to resilience in the face of tragedy and systemic indifference.
- tellumAugust 20, 2025The movie has very mixed messaging. It tries to portray Matthew’s character as someone who is genuinely helping people, specifically gay people, with HIV. At the same time it shows many exploitive tendencies throughout the film, which makes sense as he is initially a bad person who ends up doing good things for the sake of profit, but he continues being exploitive even after he’s in his redemption arc. The overall acting is good, and this period of history is generally white washed, so it is good to see at least a more balanced take on the subject.
- Eric WidderJune 28, 2025An exquisite performance by Matthew M. as always. No screen time is wasted and every scene holds value. Great supporting work by Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner as well as the rest of the cast. The film portrays a classic example of the FDA being in bed with Big Pharma for monetary gain while preventing the little man from succeeding. Matt M.'s character is forced to smuggle non-FDA approved drugs from Mexico, Japan, and other countries in order to provide HIV/AIDS treatment to Dallas residents at an affordable price, as the only alternative treatment comes from the local hospital's toxic dose of AZT. Definitely a must see for Matt's performance alone.
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Dallas Buyers Club was released on November 22, 2013.
Dallas Buyers Club was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.
Dallas Buyers Club has a runtime of 1h 57m.
Dallas Buyers Club was produced by Robbie Brenner, Rachel Winter.
In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.
The key characters in Dallas Buyers Club are Ron Woodroof (Matthew McConaughey), Eve (Jennifer Garner), Rayon (Jared Leto).
Dallas Buyers Club is rated R.
Dallas Buyers Club is a Drama, History, Biography film.
Dallas Buyers Club has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.
Dallas Buyers Club had a budget of $5M.
Dallas Buyers Club has made $55.7M at the box office.