
Is God Is
dir. Aleshea Harris
77
6 sourcesSynopsis
Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths.
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.
Audience consensus
A boldly original work that blazes down the road less traveled, Is God Is unfurls as a compelling and ferocious poem on sisterhood.
What resonated with audiences
'Is God Is' delivers powerful performances from Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, and Sterling K. Brown, with thought-provoking themes and authentic emotional depth that linger long after viewing. The film's delightfully dark, brutal tone divides audiences. However, critics cite inconsistent pacing that flatlines repeatedly, clunky writing with underdeveloped story threads, and wooden dialogue that detracts from otherwise strong performances. The adaptation from stage to screen proves polarizing, leaving some captivated while others struggle to stay engaged.

Directed byAleshea Harris
StarringKara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox, Sterling K. Brown, Janelle Monáe, Mykelti Williamson
Written byAleshea Harris
CinematographyAlexander Dynan
EditingJay Rabinowitz
MusicJoseph Shirley
Is God Is
2026 · R · 1h 40m
Drama, Thriller
Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that pushes them to extraordinary lengths.
'Is God Is' delivers powerful performances from Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, and Sterling K. Brown, with thought-provoking themes and authentic emotional depth that linger long after viewing. The film's delightfully dark, brutal tone divides audiences. However, critics cite inconsistent pacing that flatlines repeatedly, clunky writing with underdeveloped story threads, and wooden dialogue that detracts from otherwise strong performances. The adaptation from stage to screen proves polarizing, leaving some captivated while others struggle to stay engaged.
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.
Audience Consensus
A boldly original work that blazes down the road less traveled, Is God Is unfurls as a compelling and ferocious poem on sisterhood.
