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McConaughey Leads ‘Rivals of Amziah King’ Opening Aug 14

8/12/2026

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Rivals of Amziah King, starring Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King, opens in U.S. and Canadian theatres on Aug. 14, 2026.
The film premiered at SXSW in March 2025.
It holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Critics called McConaughey’s performance his best in years and praised newcomer Angelina LookingGlass as a revelation.
Writer-director Andrew Patterson created the R-rated film that blends musical numbers, heist thriller elements and charm.

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Rivals of Amziah King, starring Matthew McConaughey as Amziah King, opens in U.S. and Canadian theatres on Aug. 14, 2026.
The film premiered at SXSW in March 2025.
It holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Critics called McConaughey’s performance his best in years and praised newcomer Angelina LookingGlass as a revelation.
Writer-director Andrew Patterson created the R-rated film that blends musical numbers, heist thriller elements and charm.