Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King (Matthew McConaughey) herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter (Angelina LookingGlass) 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. Also starring Kurt Russel, Cole Sprouse, Tony Revolori and Rob Morgan. (R, 2h 10m)
“A new classic of the American South that hums with earnest adoration for the people of this region, what they do, and how they celebrate life.” – Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com
“It’s been six years since Matthew McConaughey starred in a movie, and when you watch The Rivals of Amziah King, it’s easy to see why this was the one that lured him back. It gives him a role that fits his scraggly aging-bad-boy redneck charm like a glove.” – Oweb Gleiberman, Variety
“One of McConaughey’s all-time best performances and a luminous, remarkably assured debut from LookingGlass, one of the most enchanting scores of the year. It’s immersive, moving, shocking, scary, and characters you will miss when they are gone.” – Nell Minow, Movie Mom