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Is God Is Debuts on Prime Video After Earning 97% Critics Score

The streaming launch could broaden audiences for Aleshea Harris's acclaimed, commercially underperforming feature debut.

Overview

  • The film began streaming on Prime Video on Wednesday and holds a 97% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes along with a strong audience score.
  • Is God Is is Aleshea Harris's feature directing debut, adapted from her award-winning play and anchored by leads Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.
  • The story follows twin sisters who set out to exact revenge for a childhood atrocity while the film explores domestic violence and patriarchy without sacrificing genre thrills.
  • Amazon MGM gave the film a low-key theatrical release on May 15, 2026, and it earned about $5 million against a $14.8 million budget, leaving its theatrical run a commercial disappointment.
  • Critics praise Harris's bold style and the cast's performances, and industry observers say Prime Video exposure may help the film find a wider audience and revive its awards prospects after being overshadowed in a crowded May release window.