Director Andrew Patterson follows up his acclaimed 2019 debut The Vast of Night with crime thriller The Rivals of Amziah King. Written by James Montague, the film stars Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King, a backwoods beekeeper whose former foster daughter Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass) reappears in his life following the loss of her mother. Amziah takes Kateri under his wing, but things take a dangerous turn when Amziah's business rivals turn ruthless.
The movie also stars Kurt Russell, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan and Tony Revolori.
The Rivals of Amziah King is in US cinemas from August 14th. A UK/ROI release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
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.
