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Dallas Buyers Club

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
480K
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
480K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,113
62
  • Director
    • Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Writers
    • Craig Borten
    • Melisa Wallack
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Jared Leto
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Writers
    • Craig Borten
    • Melisa Wallack
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Jared Leto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 451User reviews
    • 403Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 84 wins & 87 nominations total

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Ron Woodroofas Ron Woodroof
    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Eveas Eve
    Jared Leto
    Jared Leto
    • Rayonas Rayon
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Tuckeras Tucker
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Dr. Sevardas Dr. Sevard
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Richard Barkleyas Richard Barkley
    Dallas Roberts
    Dallas Roberts
    • David Wayneas David Wayne
    Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne
    • Dr. Vassas Dr. Vass
    Kevin Rankin
    Kevin Rankin
    • T.J.as T.J.
    Donna Duplantier
    Donna Duplantier
    • Nurse Frazinas Nurse Frazin
    Deneen Tyler
    Deneen Tyler
    • Deniseas Denise
    • (as Deneen D. Tyler)
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Clintas Clint
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Ian Casselberry
    Ian Casselberry
    • Hispanic Orderlyas Hispanic Orderly
    Noelle Wilcox
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Bradford Cox
    • Sunnyas Sunny
    Rick Espaillat
    Rick Espaillat
    • Michaelas Michael
    Lawrence Turner
    Lawrence Turner
    • Larryas Larry
    Lucius Falick
    • Freddieas Freddie
    • Director
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Writers
      • Craig Borten
      • Melisa Wallack
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    • Trivia
      The film's budget was so low that the makeup budget was only $250.00. The makeup artists were able to work with that amount, and the film still won an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
    • Goofs
      In Ron's motel office, he has a poster on the wall behind his chair of a Lamborghini Aventador, which was released in 2011. Roughly 25 years after the scene was supposed to have taken place.
    • Quotes

      Ron Woodroof: Let me give y'all a little news flash. There ain't nothin' out there can kill fuckin' Ron Woodroof in 30 days.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Actor Body Transformations (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Purple
      Written by Johnny Otis

      Performed by Shuggie Otis

      Published by BMG Rights Management Canada

      o/b/o Shuggie Music (BMI)

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.

    User reviews451

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    8/10
    Avoids all the traps of melodrama by being whole-heartedly hilarious at times, with just the proper dose of raw emotion, and performances that will be remembered for ages.
    Matthew McConaughey is barely recognizable as Ron Woodroof, an electrician/womanizer who ends up finding out he's contracted HIV/AIDS and has 30 days left to live. After searching deeper for information on a relatively unknown disease (at the time), he finds out that there is existing medication that is not yet approved in the U.S.A. that could help him survive longer.

    However, after running into red tape when trying to obtain medication, he decides to smuggle massive amounts of pharmaceutical products and starts selling them to other HIV/AIDS infected patients, creating the "Dallas Buyers Club".

    First of all, what a film. Jean-Marc Vallée's "C.R.A.Z.Y." was quite something to watch, but "Dallas Buyers Club" is a tremendous achievement. Vallée's directing is stellar, the script is top notch, and features a palette of characters that makes this story truly engaging and human.

    Homophobia, illness, lust, being incapable of receiving proper treatment, smuggling, death, friendship, the limitations of the legal system, these are all themes that would lead one to think that this film is a depressing drama. It is not. And that's where the success of "Dallas Buyers Club" lies. All these themes would make the perfect recipe for a melodrama, wrap it up in a small package with a big star (McConaughey), and put the "Based on a true Story" stamp. But it's so much, much more.

    "Dallas Buyers Club" avoids all the traps of melodrama by being whole-heartedly hilarious at times, with just the proper dose of raw emotion, and performances that will be remembered for ages. Half-way through the film, my friends and I looked at each other, in a bit of disbelief, unanimously agreeing that McConaughey deserves an Oscar for this. Jared Leto is also wonderful as Rayon, an AIDS-infected transvestite patient that will become a great friend and business partner, and that will trigger Woodroof's change of vision towards homosexuality. And it is not drastic. It comes in all kinds of subtleties and heart-warming moments. Hats off to Jennifer Garner as well, she is flawless.

    Without ever offering a heavy-hearted tone, this is a story of perseverance and positivity with an interesting setting that sheds some light on an often forgotten page of history. Engaging social drama, well-written comedy, and wonderful cinematic experience altogether.
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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The Dallas Buyers Club
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Truth Entertainment (II)
      • Voltage Pictures
      • r2 films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,298,285
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $260,865
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,736,588
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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