Matthew McConaughey returns to the big screen in the Western crime thriller "The Rivals of Amziah King," premiering in movie theaters nationwide on Friday, August 14.
This marks the second feature film from writer-director Andrew Patterson, who previously helmed "The Vast of the Night." In "The Rivals of Amziah King," McConaughey portrays Amziah King, a man who takes in a foster daughter named Kateri, played by Angelina LookingGlass. After a personal tragedy, Kateri returns to King, who teaches her skills that prove useful when a new conflict emerges.
The film also features performances from Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, and Kurt Russell. "The Rivals of Amziah King" first premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest film festival, where it received positive critical reception.
Initially, the film will be exclusively available in theaters. Details on where to find showtimes can be obtained via Fandango. The movie is not currently available to stream on platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.
"The Rivals of Amziah King" is an independent film distributed by Black Bear in the U.S. It is not a Netflix original or a Prime original movie. While it may eventually be available for purchase or rent on digital platforms, it will not be included with a Prime subscription anytime soon.
Although a specific digital release date has not been announced, a potential window can be estimated based on past distribution patterns. If "The Rivals of Amziah King" follows a similar release strategy to other films from Black Bear, such as "In the Grey," a digital release for purchase and rental could occur approximately one month after its theatrical debut, potentially around mid-September 2026. Viewers seeking to watch the film immediately are advised to visit movie theaters.