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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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Monica Castillo AV Club 21h
B
Harris’ adaptation is a strong feature debut, losing none of its potency while making use of her new medium. Go to Full Review Lisa Kennedy New York Times 21h
Is God Is is nimble with its pleasures and assured in its gravity. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 21h
3/5
The resolution, different as it is to the stage version, is rewarding in all the ways that Harris proves revenge can never be. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 28m
3.5/4
See it in a theater; see it with a crowd if you can; and see it immediately. Go to Full Review Alan Zilberman Spectrum Culture 1h
3.75/5
Aleshea Harris has a lot on her mind, and sees this tale of a vengeance as a means to explore the struggle young Black women must face in America. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 2h
Although hardly subtle, this brutally powerful revenge saga is a provocative probe of sibling bonds, toxic masculinity, and violent family legacies through a richly specific spiritual and cultural lens. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Antoine 2h The things people do to get out of a relationship. I had felt that movie. Eye opener See more CJ B @ceejgoode 2h this film is funny and scary and whimsical and creepy—but most of all it is genuinely perfect. See more Lisa 3h The pacing was tight. The story original, wild and intense. Acting superb! See more Roy J 8h Some tonal issues and weak cinematography, but the movie kept me invested with its compelling characters and phenomenal performances. Pretty good flick! See more Andrew 11h Best film of 2026 so far. I’ve never seen a revenge plot done like this before. Outstanding writing, direction, editing and acting. See more Kentrall 11h Definitely a must see movie great writing See more Read all reviews
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Aleshea Harris

Director

Kara Young

Racine

Mallori Johnson

Anaia

Janelle Monáe

Angie

Erika Alexander

Divine

Mykelti Williamson

Chuck Hall

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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