McConaughey's career progressed with lead roles in various films, establishing him as a leading man.
A Time to Kill
1996
McConaughey assumed the lead role of a lawyer defending a black man accused of murdering two white men in 'A Time to Kill'.
Contact and Amistad
1997
McConaughey starred in the science fiction film 'Contact' and the historical drama 'Amistad', further solidifying his status as a leading man.
Romantic Comedies
2000s
McConaughey became known for starring in romantic comedies such as 'The Wedding Planner', 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days', 'Failure to Launch', and 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past'.
