The Rivals of Amziah King (2026)
Ain’t no one all bad or all good.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 11m
- Director Andrew Patterson
- Genres Crime Drama Thriller
- Rating 6.9/10 (52 votes)
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
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Matthew McConaughey
as Amziah King
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Kurt Russell
as Dob McCoy
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Angelina LookingGlass
as Kateri
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Cole Sprouse
as Oat
-
Scott Shepherd
as Chimmy
-
Rob Morgan
as Rippy
-
Tony Revolori
as Colemar
-
Jake Horowitz
as Remick
-
Owen Teague
as Pirate
-
Bruce Davis
as Sunderland
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Catherine Dyer
as Mrs. McCurdy
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Sandra Ellis Lafferty
as Brenda
-
Harrison Stone
as Ross Crown
-
Derrick Goodman Jr.
as Potluck Dinner Attendee
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Leslie Sides
as Townswoman
- Joey Shear as Townsman
- Darrell Cartwright as Sad Abe's Patron
- Dale Tadlock as Mr. Cosgrove
Crew
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Andrew Patterson
Director
- M.I. Littin-Menz Director of Photography
- Patrick J. Smith Editor
- Erick Alexander Original Music Composer
- Jared Bulmer Original Music Composer
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Jeffrey Clifford
Producer
-
Andrew Patterson
Producer
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David Heyman
Producer
-
Teddy Schwarzman
Producer
- Michael Heimler Producer
- Will Greenfield Producer
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Andrew Patterson
Writer
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