Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

A defiant Texas cowboy battles the AIDS establishment in this Oscar-winning true story of survival, compassion, and unlikely heroism.

Dallas Buyers Club - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Dallas Buyers Club
  • Release Year: 2013
  • Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 57m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, Japanese
  • Release Date (Theatrical): November 22, 2013 (United States - R), February 7, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), February 6, 2014 (Germany - 12), January 29, 2014 (France - 12), February 28, 2014 (India), February 20, 2014 (New Zealand), February 13, 2014 (Australia - MA15+), February 21, 2014 (Brazil - 14), February 7, 2014 (Mexico), January 30, 2014 (Italy - T), March 14, 2014 (Spain - 12), March 6, 2014 (South Korea - 18)
  • Alternative Titles: Mo'adon ha'lakokhot shel Dallas (IL), Poslovni klub Dalas (RS), Sınırsızlar Kulübü (TR), Գնորդների դալասյան ակումբը (AM)
  • Production Companies: Truth Entertainment, Voltage Pictures, CE, Evolution Independent, R² Films, Rainmaker Films
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Dallas Buyers Club - Plot

Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug-taking, women-loving, homophobic man who in 1986 was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live.

Dallas Buyers Club - Trailer

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Dallas Buyers Club - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Jean-Marc Vallée

Main Cast

  • Matthew McConaughey
  • Jennifer Garner
  • Jared Leto
  • Denis O'Hare
  • Steve Zahn
  • Michael O'Neill
  • Dallas Roberts
  • Griffin Dunne
  • Kevin Rankin
  • Donna DuPlantier

Writers

  • Craig Borten
  • Melisa Wallack

Producers

  • Rachel Winter
  • Robbie Brenner

Dallas Buyers Club - FAQs

Is Dallas Buyers Club based on a true story?

Yes, Dallas Buyers Club is loosely based on the real life of Ron Woodroof, a Texas electrician and rodeo cowboy diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1986. Woodroof defied his 30-day prognosis by smuggling unapproved medications into the US and distributing them through a buyers club he founded.

How much weight did Matthew McConaughey lose for the role?

Matthew McConaughey lost approximately 47 pounds (around 21 kg) to portray the gaunt, AIDS-stricken Ron Woodroof. His dramatic physical transformation was widely praised and contributed significantly to his Best Actor Oscar win for the role.

Who are the main actors in Dallas Buyers Club?

The film stars Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof, Jared Leto as Rayon, and Jennifer Garner as Dr. Eve Saks. The supporting cast includes Denis O'Hare, Steve Zahn, Dallas Roberts, Griffin Dunne, Kevin Rankin, and Donna DuPlantier.

Did Dallas Buyers Club win any Academy Awards?

Dallas Buyers Club won three Academy Awards at the 2014 Oscars: Best Actor for Matthew McConaughey, Best Supporting Actor for Jared Leto, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The film was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Where can I stream Dallas Buyers Club?

You can stream Dallas Buyers Club on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.

What is Dallas Buyers Club about?

The film follows Ron Woodroof, a hard-living Texas rodeo cowboy diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1986 and given just 30 days to live. Refusing to accept his fate, he begins smuggling unapproved treatments into the US and creates a buyers club, challenging the medical establishment and his own prejudices along the way.

What is the age rating for Dallas Buyers Club?

Dallas Buyers Club is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's strong language, drug use, sexual content, and mature themes surrounding the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. It is not recommended for younger audiences.

How long is Dallas Buyers Club?

Dallas Buyers Club has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes). The film moves at a compelling pace, balancing Ron Woodroof's personal transformation with the broader social and political context of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s America.

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