Is God Is

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In Is God Is, two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris' directorial debut and is based on Harris' adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name.

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Critics Consensus

Stylistically freewheeling and fueled by righteous fury, Is God Is is a blistering revenge thriller executed with superb directorial confidence by Aleshea Harris.

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A boldly original work that blazes down the road less traveled, Is God Is unfurls as a compelling and ferocious poem on sisterhood.

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Coleman Spilde

Salon.com

4d

Harris’ debut is reliably story-driven. And though it boasts excellent character work, one gets the sense that Harris wrote this as a means to an end.

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Soraya Nadia McDonald

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

4d

There's an ambivalence with this one, but also a heartbreak that I think makes it that much more unsettling when you walk out.

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Richard Brody

The New Yorker

5d

If the results are longer on action than on substance, they’re nonetheless harrowing and haunting.

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Bruce R. Miller

Sioux City Journal

10h

3/4

"Is God Is" is wild, but it’s also a huge showcase for its actors.

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Robert Stinner

In Review Online

21h

That [the film's] textual and thematic complexities resonate so richly is not only because of their social pertinence, but also because of the immaculate craft and prodigious imagination Harris brings to her debut feature.

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

3d

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The year's best directorial debut.

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Shan B

5h

Loved! This movie was unexpectedly great! Amazing cast! Definitely keeps you engaged. Shocking twist at the end. Would recommend.

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Corie

9h

BRILLIANT WRITING, ACTING FILM SCORE AND DIRECTION!!!!!!!

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Dhol

9h

Wonderful movie! I love a good revenge story. Sterling K. Brown played a great villain. The cast was great, and I enjoyed the symbolism. I did not expect the ending

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Breanna J

12h

Great plot and solid actors.

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vhonda

12h

The pacing was quick, but still intentional which I loved! Even though I wish it was longer I don’t think that it’s necessary for the story. The acting was superb every point hit hard and can I just say that sterling brown altered my brain the way Danny Glover did in the color purple. Anyways, seeing Erica play the delusional religious leader was the brevity that we needed! And I definitely do not want to see what’s under the sheet regarding Vivica Fox’s character! Anyways, I’m a huge fan of the work and I hope that more people tune in. Alesha did her thing!!!

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Bridgette Whitaker Willia

15h

Weird storyline. Nothing holy

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Synopsis

In Is God Is, two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. The film is Aleshea Harris' directorial debut and is based on Harris' adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name.

Director: Aleshea Harris
Producer: Tessa Thompson, Kishori Rajan, Riva Marker, Janicza Bravo, Aleshea Harris
Screenwriter: Aleshea Harris
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Orion Pictures, Linden, Viva Maude, CYRK
Rating: R (Language|Strong/Bloody Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 39m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1