The Rivals of Amziah King

2026 • 2h 11m •

Crime Drama Thriller

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★ 6.7/10

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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.

"Ain’t no one all bad or all good."

Top Billed Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Amziah King

Kurt Russell

Dob McCoy

Angelina LookingGlass

Kateri

Cole Sprouse

Oat

Scott Shepherd

Chimmy

Rob Morgan

Rippy

Tony Revolori

Colemar

Jake Horowitz

Remick

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M Manuel São Bento Verified TMDB Critic

2026-09-29

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Rating: B+

THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING is a witty, dark, wonderfully unformulaic neo-Western with a bluegrass soundtrack that will have you grinning, razor-sharp editing, gorgeous sun-soaked wide shots, and a beekeeping backdrop that's as daring as it is beautiful. Matthew McConaughey's long-awaited return to leading-man duty is pure joy, and Angelina LookingGlass is a genuine discovery. The warm community heart of the first half is...