The Rivals of Amziah King
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Marcus Crosswoods Cinema
200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, OH
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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
Moviegoers are saying
Andrew Patterson's genre-defying beekeeping crime thriller has audiences split on its bold tonal shift from cozy bluegrass hangout film to revenge thriller, but most agree McConaughey delivers one of his career-best performances anchoring this singular Southern community. Critics are raving (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) while audiences grapple with a film that deliberately refuses to fit into any box, creating passionate defenders and confused detractors in equal measure.
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- Aug 16, 2026
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% (Critics) / 75% (Audience) Metacritic Metascore: 78 IMDB: 7.4 97/100 "Patience is far better than being smart." - Amziah King (Matthew McConaughey) If the follow-up that Andrew Patterson directed after The Vast of Night is anything, it's different.…
@NavyVet🔥🔥🔥Aug 13, 2026We’re almost a full hour into this movie before its story finally kicks off. And when it does kick off, it’s kind of a shame. Because that plotless first hour of the movie is its best part. It’s a stylish collage of impromptu bluegrass sessions, pontifications about bees…
Adam ForrestAug 17, 2026???
The Oscar Expert - Aug 10, 2026
The Rivals of Amziah King was my favorite film of SXSW 2025... but I have no idea how to concisely pitch it to you. I first saw it front row, ten feet from Matthew McConaughey, in a 1200 seat theater that gave the movie a standing ovation. This week, one of the local Alamo…
SeanChandlerAug 13, 2026The Rivals of Amziah King is a movie that could be split into two different films. The first half is pure delight as it has…
boda_delmondoAug 16, 2026The Rivals of Amziah King is two films in one. The first is a delight, full of personality, eccentric detail, and vitality, while also being largely devoid of a plot. This opening half is Matthew McConaughey back in Mud mode. It is atmospheric, character-driven, and as…
Luke Bonanno - Aug 10, 2026
matthew mcconaughey is obviously beekeeping age
blueMar 10, 2025A 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…
Kevflix And ChillAug 13, 2026like a shotgun blast to the chest
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- MFMary Jo Fields
Great movie and cast! A totally unexpected experience, yet very engaging.
JMJordyn McFarlaneOne of the most original movies I’ve seen this year! So good!
GGGerman Gallardo - DDDuane Delos SantosAGAndrew GamratNTNghia Trinh
Metacritic
Mar 18, 2025
It's a joyous, heartfelt, hilarious, and emotional dramedy that won't leave your mind.
Nate Richard
Collider
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.
John Fink
The Film Stage
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.
Adrian Horton
The Guardian
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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