Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
Kernel Score: 89% · 8,947 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2013-11-01
Runtime: 117 minutes
Is Dallas Buyers Club worth watching?
Must-watch. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto give two of the most committed performances of their careers in this true-ish story of an AIDS patient smuggling drugs in 1980s Texas. It's angry, funny and humane.
Watch it if you
- like true-story dramas led by great performances
- want a sharp look at the 1980s AIDS crisis
- enjoy anti-hero stories with a change of heart
Skip it if you
- want a light watch
- are sensitive to drug use, illness and strong language
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Dallas Buyers Club
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Dallas Buyers Club parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this true-story drama follows a homophobic man's transformation after an HIV/AIDS diagnosis in the 1980s.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes the protagonist's promiscuous lifestyle and HIV/AIDS themes.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Depicts drug use and the protagonist's reckless, hard-partying lifestyle, per keywords and reviews.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Dallas Buyers Club
If you liked Dallas Buyers Club, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Philadelphia (1993) — 86%: Another landmark drama about AIDS and prejudice in America.
- The Normal Heart (2014) — 88%: A fierce, personal story about the early AIDS crisis.
- Midnight Cowboy (1969) — 85%: Gritty character study about an unlikely friendship.
- Boys Don't Cry (1999) — 84%: A true story about prejudice told with real compassion.
- The Iron Claw (2023) — 84%: True-life family drama carried by big performances.
- Wild (2014) — 77%: Same director, another stripped-back story of personal survival.
Director
Cast
- Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof
- Jennifer Garner as Eve
- 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
Dallas Buyers Club FAQ
Is Dallas Buyers Club worth watching?
Must-watch. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto give two of the most committed performances of their careers in this true-ish story of an AIDS patient smuggling drugs in 1980s Texas. It's angry, funny and humane.
Where can I watch Dallas Buyers Club?
In the US you can stream Dallas Buyers Club on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dallas Buyers Club OK for kids?
Dallas Buyers Club is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this true-story drama follows a homophobic man's transformation after an HIV/AIDS diagnosis in the 1980s.
What movies are like Dallas Buyers Club?
If you liked Dallas Buyers Club, try Philadelphia, The Normal Heart, Midnight Cowboy and Boys Don't Cry.