Matthew McConaughey says he turns into a ‘judgmental d--k’ rewatching his movies

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Matthew McConaughey says he turns into a ‘judgmental d--k’ rewatching his movies

Actor admits first viewing makes him focus on his nose, then he notices other actors, fourth time he can finally watch

Janelle Ash Fox News

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January 11, 2026 4:12pm EST

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Matthew McConaughey does not like to watch his old movies.

On the recent episode of SiriusXM's "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," McConaughey told hosts Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson that he doesn't rewatch his work because he turns into a "judgmental d--k."

"I don't love it. I always say this, I love the sound of my voice when it's coming outta my mouth, but not after," McConaughey said.

Matthew McConaughey doesn't like to rewatch his old movies. (Rick Kern/FilmMagic)

"I'm — f--king Brando or Olivier when I'm working, when I watch it, oh jeez. I become this judgmental d--k."

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The "Interstellar" star also said it "bores the hell outta my wife." McConaughey and Camila Alves have been married for nearly 14 years and share three children.

"I'm — f--king Brando or Olivier when I'm working, when I watch it, oh jeez. I become this judgmental d--k."
— Matthew McConaughey

On the podcast, McConaughey explained that it takes him four times to actually watch his old movies.

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey pose together at the Oscars Governors Ball in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.

Matthew McConaughey says rewatching his work bores his wife, Camila Alves. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

"I have to watch it four times. First time I go, oh, I guess my nose isn't that bad. Oh look, there are other actors in this scene and finally the fourth time I can watch," he said.

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McConaughey has a Hollywood career that spans decades. His first notable role was in "Dazed and Confused" in the 90s. He became a box office staple in romantic hits like "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

Matthew McConaughey in an orange jacket laughs with a brown cowboy hat on and sunglasses

Matthew McConaughey says he becomes a "judgmental d--k" when rewatching his old movies. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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McConaughey reinvented his career in the 2010s with performances in "The Lincoln Lawyer," "Mud," "Dallas Buyers Club," which earned him an Oscar, and HBO’s "True Detective."

Harrelson and McConaughey starred alongside each other in "True Detective."

Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey at launch party of a new bar.

McConaughey and Harrelson starred together in "True Detective." (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

During the podcast appearance, Harrelson admitted that while McConaughey was method acting on the show, he drove him crazy.

"There's so many times I want to punch this motherf---ker in the face. I’m so pissed at him," Harrelson said.

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Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to janelle.ash@fox.com.

Matthew McConaughey says he turns into a ‘judgmental d--k’ rewatching his movies