The Powerful Movie That Won Matthew McConaughey & Jared Leto Oscars Is Streaming Soon

Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto‘s movie, rooted in real life, turned into an awards-season standout upon release, with both actors taking home Oscars for their performances. The drama also connected with audiences, and Netflix subscribers now have another chance to revisit one of the most decorated films in the pair’s careers.

Netflix to stream Matthew McConaughey & Jared Leto’s acclaimed movie next month

As per What’s on Netflix, Netflix will add Dallas Buyers Club to its streaming lineup on October 1. Released in 2013, the R-rated drama was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and adapted from a script by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack. Robbie Brenner and Rachel Winter produced the film, with Focus Features handling distribution and Truth Entertainment, Voltage Pictures listed among its production companies.

The film follows Ron Woodroof, a Dallas electrician whose life takes a dramatic turn after he is diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s. Given little hope by doctors, he begins looking beyond conventional medicine for ways to extend his life. His search eventually leads him to Rayon, another HIV patient, and together they establish a buyers club that helps others access alternative treatments.

Matthew McConaughey takes the lead as Woodroof, alongside Jennifer Garner as Dr. Eve Saks and Jared Leto as Rayon. Made for an estimated $5 million, the drama went on to earn around $55.2 million globally. The U.S. and Canada accounted for approximately $27.3 million of that total.

The audience response remains strong. Rotten Tomatoes currently has the movie at 92%, while its Popcornmeter sits at 91%. IMDb is also on board, with the film holding a 7.9/10 score from over 550,000 users. Many Fans have singled out Matthew McConaughey’s performance and his on-screen chemistry with Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto.

The awards haul was just as notable. The movie took home three Academy Awards. McConaughey took home Best Actor, Jared Leto won Supporting Actor, and the film also claimed the Oscar for Makeup and Hairstyling. The movie added two Golden Globes to that haul, with McConaughey and Leto both recognized in their respective acting categories.

Source: Comingsoon.net