The Rivals of Amziah King
Seen it?2026 | 131 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Cape Fear or 21 Grams, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 489K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Patterson
- Matthew McConaugheyAmziah King
- Kurt RussellDob McCoy
- Angelina LookingGlassKateri
- Cole SprouseOat
- Scott ShepherdChimmy
- Rob MorganRippy
- Tony RevoloriColemar
- Jake HorowitzRemick
- Owen TeaguePirate
- Bruce DavisSunderland