Reviewed by: Mary Helene Hall
Matthew McConaughey movie shot in Birmingham: Release date announced
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The Rivals of Amziah King, the much anticipated feature film, starring Matthew McConaughey, that was shot in Birmingham, has set a nationwide release date.
The movie, which is distributed by Black Bear Pictures, is slated for limited theatrical showings on Aug. 14 and then a national release on Aug. 21,
according to Deadline, a website covering Hollywood and entertainment.
The film was produced in the Birmingham area in the summer of 2023. During that time, many McConaughey sightings reported as the renowned actor made his way around town.
About The Rivals of Amziah King
In addition to McConaughey, who earlier this month spoke highly about his time in The Magic City on a podcast, the film also stars legendary actor Kurt Russell.
Curious about the film? Below is a synopsis from Black Bear about the movie:
“Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King (McConaughey) 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.”
And here is a review after it was shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) last spring:
@cinema_singularity The Rivals of Amziah King Review #sxsw #sxsw2025 #sxswfilm #sxswfilmfestival #therivalsofamziahking #matthewmcconaughey #matthewmcconaugheyedit #kurtrussell #matthewmcconaugheymovies ♬ original sound – Mike Bedard
The world premiere of the film at SXSW last year garnered a standing ovation. It currently has a 97% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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