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The Rivals of Amziah King

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Andrew Patterson

Producer:

Jeffrey Clifford, Will Greenfield, Michael Heimler

Writer:

Andrew Patterson

Release Date:

Aug 14, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 10m

Synopsis

Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.

Cast

  • Matthew McConaughey
  • Kurt Russell
  • Cole Sprouse
  • Tony Revolori
  • Owen Teague
  • Rob Morgan
  • Angelina LookingGlass
  • Scott Shepherd
  • Catherine Dyer
  • Jason Davis

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Mar 10, 2025

    A wholly original celebration of community lifting each other up, breaking bread, and harmonizing in song together—yet still manages to be a backwoods heist, epic, crime/revenge thriller. Incredibly moving film with a stellar performance from McConaughey and an incredible…

    274 Likes
    Kevflix And Chill
    Kevflix And Chill
    Mar 11, 2025

    It may be early in the year, but THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING is already one of the best films I’ve seen in 2025. Andrew Patterson’s vision is utterly infectious as he immerses us in the unique subculture of beekeeping in the American South through its people, music, and way…

    225 Likes
    Matt Neglia
    Matt Neglia
    Mar 13, 2025

    This is absolutely fantastic

    110 Likes
    Amanda the Jedi
    Amanda the Jedi
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    Aug 6, 2026

    Alright alright alright Bees, Honey, Crime, Music, and Matthew McConaughey Instant must watch that you’ll never predict where it goes

    26 Likes
    Zach Pope
    Zach Pope
    Mar 10, 2025

    The Rivals of Amziah King is a southern small-town crime drama with enough charm, heart, and honey to receive a standing ovation at SXSW. Carried by two fantastic performances from Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass in her breakthrough role. Loved this film, my…

    93 Likes
    moviemattk ✌🏻
    moviemattk ✌🏻
    Mar 10, 2025

    MM introduced this movie as “for film lovers and farmers” and he’s somehow not wrong.

    65 Likes
    Brian Tallerico
    Brian Tallerico
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    Mar 15, 2025

    Instant Classic

    44 Likes
    LetMeExplain
    LetMeExplain
    Aug 3, 2026

    Wholly unique, always charming, and occasionally transcendent!

    17 Likes
    Brett Arnold
    Brett Arnold
    Aug 8, 2026

    To jest taki typ filmu co tomejto rłeni łeni se ustawia protagoniste z niego na profilowe i zmienia se nazwe na czesc bohatera jakis tydzień przed seansem. Wada czy zaleta, to już zależy od tego czy ktoś lubi takie filmy. Ja nie lubię.

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90
Mar 18, 2025

It's a joyous, heartfelt, hilarious, and emotional dramedy that won't leave your mind.

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Nate Richard
Collider
83
Mar 18, 2025

Like the Church potluck to which Amziah King introduces his one-time foster daughter Kateri, The Rivals of Amziah King is a gleeful mashup of genres and tones blending bluegrass music, comedy, revenge, and heist-thriller elements into a tasty homestyle buffet full of eccentric characters and thick Southern accents.

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Metacritic review by John Fink
John Fink
The Film Stage
40
Mar 12, 2025

McConaughey may be a capable driver, but this is an unwieldy vehicle – oversized, overlong and altogether way too many parts to run smoothly.

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Metacritic review by Adrian Horton
Adrian Horton
The Guardian
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Rivals of Amziah King come out in theaters?
August 14, 2026 is the release date.
How long is The Rivals of Amziah King (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 10min long.
What's The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) about?
Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.
Who's the cast of The Rivals of Amziah King (2026)?
  • Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King
  • Kurt Russell
  • Cole Sprouse
  • Tony Revolori
  • Owen Teague
  • Rob Morgan
  • Angelina LookingGlass as Kateri
  • Scott Shepherd
  • Catherine Dyer as Mrs. McCurdy
  • Jason Davis as Winton
Who's the director behind The Rivals of Amziah King (2026)?
Andrew Patterson directed The Rivals of Amziah King (2026).
Who produced The Rivals of Amziah King (2026)?
Jeffrey Clifford, Will Greenfield and Michael Heimler produced The Rivals of Amziah King (2026).
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