Sterling K. Brown stars in an unhinged thriller that's already 98% on Rotten Tomatoes — and you can finally see it in theaters

Sterling K. Brown in "Is God Is" (2026).

Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Is God Is'

• Rating: ★★★ stars
• Verdict: "Is God Is" feels both familiar and new all at once. It's a classic revenge story that doesn't shy away from violence. However, it features an all-Black cast and a Black writer/director, Aleshea Harris, who adapted it from her award-winning play of the same name. It's not transcendent, it may not work for everyone, but it's exactly the type of movie we need more of.
• Where to watch: See "Is God Is" in theaters now

Let me get this out of the way: "Is God Is" has flaws, but it's a good movie. It's already scored a 98% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and I'd rate it "fresh" as well. It's not a movie that breaks the mold; it's a familiar revenge story that wouldn't feel out of place in a Quentin Tarantino movie. It's got flaws, it might not work for everyone, but it delivers on the unhinged thriller that its trailer promised.