Sterling K. Brown’s revenge thriller Is God Is is now streaming on Prime Video as of August 19, 2026. Written, produced, and directed by Aleshea Harris, the film marks her feature directorial debut and is based on her 2018 award-winning play of the same name. It stars Brown alongside Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox, and Janelle Monáe.
The story follows twin sisters who set out on a dangerous mission to take revenge on their abusive father. Harris drew her inspiration from revenge cinema, including Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, while the film also draws on influences from Western and Greek tragedies. The film was released in theatres on May 15, 2026.
What is the plot of Sterling K. Brown’s Is God Is movie?
Is God Is follows twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who were left with severe burn scars after a fire during their childhood. The sisters believed that their mother, Ruby (Vivica A. Fox), died in the incident, but years later they receive a letter revealing that she is alive and is on her deathbed. They drive cross-country to reunite with their mother, only to learn a devastating truth about their past.
Their mother reveals that their father, known as Man and played by Sterling K. Brown, was responsible for setting the fire after violently attacking her. She then sends the sisters on a mission to find their father and kill him so that she can die in peace. Their journey takes them across the South, where they meet a series of dangerous people and face their troubled family past. The sisters must ultimately decide how far they are willing to go to take revenge.
Harris’ adaptation transforms the stage play into a revenge story, combining family drama with elements of Westerns, Greek tragedy, and Black storytelling. The story follows two sisters seeking revenge while exploring a different perspective on family trauma, abuse, and female rage. Is God Is is now available on Prime Video for viewers to watch from home.
