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CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Andrew Patterson. With Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Angelina LookingGlass.
WHAT IT'S 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
MoviHero lists August 13, 2026 as the release date for The Rivals of Amziah King. Andrew Patterson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King, Kurt Russell as Dob McCoy, Angelina LookingGlass as Kateri, Cole Sprouse as Oat. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
The Rivals of Amziah King runs 2h 11m. Allow extra time for breaks.
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 122 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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