The Rivals of Amziah King
Ain’t no one all bad or all good.
Amziah King, beekeeper, musician, and anchor of his community, reunites with former foster daughter Kateri after many years apart, and fends off threats to his honey business.
Directed by Andrew Patterson · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 130 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Andrew Patterson
Writer
Andrew Patterson{{efn, name=Pseudonym
Studio
Black Bear Pictures / Heyday Films
Release
2026-08-13
Runtime
130 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
After losing her mother and leaving foster care, Kateri's life is turned upside down. She reunites with her former foster parent Amziah, who helps her discover new abilities in a time of crisis. With renewed determination, Kateri seeks justice. Her journey takes a dramatic turn as she finds strength within herself to overcome adversity.
Cast & Characters
Amziah King
Matthew McConaughey
Kateri
Angelina LookingGlass
Remick
Jake Horowitz
Chimmy
Scott Shepherd
Rippy
Rob Morgan
Colemar
Tony Revolori
Dob McCoy
Kurt Russell
Oat
Cole Sprouse
Owen Teague
Mrs. McCurdy
Catherine Dyer
Winton
Jason Davis
Brenda
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Ross Crown
Harris Stone
Sunderland
Bruce Davis
Juanita
Sharon Blackwood
Wenyon Amos Stone
Chip Carriere
Did You Know?
The Rivals of Amziah King
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Did You Know that Andrew Patterson wrote and directed the film since 2020?
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Did You Know that Denzel Washington was initially offered the lead role but turned it down due to creative control issues?
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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The Rivals of Amziah King was directed by Andrew Patterson.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers are generally excited about the movie "The Rivals of Amziah King", with praise for its unique blend of dark humor, bluegrass soundtrack, and performances. Some reviewers have compared it favorably to other critically acclaimed films like "The Vast of Night" and "Trailer Park Boys". The trailer has generated significant buzz among fans, with many looking forward to seeing the film's release.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/the-rivals-of-amziah-king-2026-bluegrass-bees-and-a-breakout-star-in-the-years-most-unruly-neo-western/ Rating: B+ THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING is a witty, dark, wonderfully unformulaic neo-Western with a bluegrass soundtrack t…
Manuel São Bento · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
You know the film's going to be great when Matthew races on a truck with his daughter 1:59
@SandyinYoutube · 91 likes"his best performance in over a decade" does this mean that he gave us Cooper more than 10 years ago? damn I feel old
@cyoncastrol · 37 likesAlright, Alright, Alright, Let’s Do This!!!
@orhanamin1347 · 59 likesOne of my favorite movies from last year is finally getting released! Y'all better see this when it comes out! It's incredible!
@thehostofmmm · 66 likesThe Vast of Night was one of the most uniquely beautiful films I've ever seen, and I've seen a shitload of film. That alone would have me excited for this, but this looks amazing in itself. So excited.
@Gregoroth_Beoulve · 11 likesNot a single word spoken from Kurt Russell's character in this trailer and yet you know what to expect from him anyway
@7roninatthegate · 2 likesWill watch anything with Matthew McConaughey.
@popdocumentary · 8 likesFinally Matthew Macconaughey is back!
@viciousbane · 9 likes
