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'The Rivals of Amziah King' Trailer: Matthew McConaughey Stars as a Beekeeper and Bluegrass Bandleader in Andrew Patterson's Sophomore Film
Matthew McConaughey Returns to Film in 'The Rivals of Amziah King' Trailer, Playing a Honey Tycoon and Bluegrass Musician
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Summary
Matthew McConaughey returns to theaters for the first time since 2019 in 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' a crime thriller directed by Andrew Patterson. McConaughey plays a honey industry businessman who also leads a bluegrass band, facing off against Kurt Russell's character. The film also stars Angelina LookingGlass and is set for release on Aug. 14. A trailer was released on May 11, 2026, by Black Bear.
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McConaughey portrays a businessman in the honey industry who is also leads a group of bluegrass musicians in the new movie.
The Andrew Patterson-directed crime thriller is in theaters Aug. 14.
'The Rivals of Amziah King' stars Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell and more. The Andrew Patterson-directed crime thriller is in theaters Aug. 14. McConaughey portrays a businessman in the honey industry who is also leads a group of
