4. Dallas Buyer Club

Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallee

Produced by: Robbie Brenner, Nathan Ross, Rachel Rothman

Screenplay by: Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto

Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay

Synopsis: When Ron Woodroof learns he is HIV-positive, the homophobic Texan finds himself sharing an unexpected bond with gay men also battling the illness. Quickly realizing that their only chance of survival lies in making an end run around government regulations and powerful pharmaceutical companies, Ron organizes an illicit trade in a drug cocktail that shows signs of slowing the virus's progress.