Matthew McConaughey’s Oscar-Winning 2013 Blockbuster Hit Is Now on Netflix

Published 01/14/2025, 12:04 AM EST

Akin to the series' and movies that it shelters, Netflix itself, as a whole, likes to keep its audience entertained. Be it in the form of their future plans or, more importantly, what it is providing us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as 2025 rolls in. While the OTT Mogul has an affinity to bring the best in business to its platform, it especially hits the pedals in January to ensure that its subscribers have a merry year, despite leaving the festival behind. This time around, their weapon of choice happens to be Matthew McConaughey.

Along with the new titles it has cherry picked for January 2025, Netflix is bringing back a Matthew McConaughey blockbuster that earned $55 million at the box office against a budget of mere $5 million.

Netflix welcomes a 2013 Matthew McConaughey hit in 2025

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While the streamer has blessed its viewers with the best of Matthew McConaughey's magic in the form of Interstellar, it is adding more to its marvelous catalogue with the Dallas Buyers Club, as revealed by Netflix's Tudum. The movie was a smash hit upon its release, especially shocking the movie-goers as it went on to rake such a bombastic collection across the world.

The movie boasts a stunning cast, with Matthew McConaughey being just one of the big stars, as it consists of Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto as well. The project was among the ones that proved once and for all that no matter what the character, give it to McConaughey, and he will fit it like a glove.

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Despite having such a stellar cast, the movie managed to make it a secondary discussion, owing to the stellar plot and direction.

What is Dallas Buyers Club about?

Having Matthew McConaughey as its selling point, the actor too does his due, and even more to the extent that one half expects him to dissolve into thin air before the credits roll, marking one of his best performances. The movie in itself, based on true events, explores the desperate ingenuity of a man battling bureaucracy, prejudice, and his own mortality, all while peddling unapproved medications.

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Guided by Jean-Marc Vallée’s deft direction, Dallas Buyers Club manages to navigate its weighty subject matter with a balance of grit and grace. With brilliant direction aiding the heavy plot and on-point performances delivered by McConaughey, Letto, and Garner, Netflix chose a golden piece to welcome the new year.

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What do you think about Netflix's January pick? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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