A trailer for The Rivals of Amziah King introduces Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King, a magnetic beekeeper steering a honey operation with a bluegrass‑flavored crew of misfits. The film marks Andrew Patterson’s sophomore outing, and the preview signals a quirky mix of music, tension and danger.
Set in the rural backwoods of Oklahoma, the story follows Amziah and his growing honey empire when his foster daughter returns home, inviting him to rethink family and business. As rivals close in, the operation becomes a cutthroat contest that threatens everything he has built.
Joining McConaughey are a line of familiar and new faces, including Kurt Russell, Cole Sprouse, Tony Revolori, and Owen Teague, expanding Patterson’s world with grit, swagger, and a few surprising musical moments. Buzz around the film began at SXSW 2025, with critics praising the director’s eye for landscape and the way music threads through suspenseful scenes.
Black Bear will release The Rivals of Amziah King in theaters on August 14, and the first trailer offers a bee‑driven, crowd‑pleasing blend of grit and melody.
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