Fresh
One of the best films of the year.
Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Jean-Marc Vallée Director
- Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof
- Jennifer Garner as Dr. Eve Saks
- Jared Leto as Rayon
- Denis O'Hare as Dr. Sevard
- Steve Zahn as Tucker
- Michael O'Neill as Richard Barkley
- Dallas Roberts as David Wayne
- Griffin Dunne as Dr. Vass
- Kevin Rankin as T.J.
- Donna DuPlantier as Nurse Frazin
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The AIDS epidemic was not a happy-ending story. But it was certainly a test of the human spirit. Ron Woodroof passed that test.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
Just about everything is right with Dallas Buyers Club, beginning with Matthew McConaughey's literally transformative portrayal.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh
A solid biopic is made transcendent by McConaughey, who shed nearly 50 pounds and deserves to gain an Oscar for his ferocious, funny performance.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
A straight-up portrait of a man who figured out a way to cling to life longer than anyone expected and, in the process, learned to let the world in.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
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