Drama · Crime
The Rivals of Amziah King
Ain’t no one all bad or all good.
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.
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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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Black Bear Pictures
Heyday Films
G.E.D. MediaReviews
Manuel São Bento
7/109/29/2026
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 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 the film at its best, and while the darker second half left me a little mixed, I enjoyed this far more than enough.
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