“It's a fantastic slice of millennial nostalgia that takes the fear and desire and awkwardness of teenage sexuality seriously and presents it authentically.” Rotten Tomatoes
: At roughly 78 minutes, some critics at Loud and Clear Reviews felt the narrative was slightly underdeveloped, while others found the brisk pace refreshing. Audience Perspectives Yes, God, YesMovie | 2017
: The satire is described as "gentle" by America Magazine , focusing more on the hypocrisy of authority figures than on mocking faith itself. “It's a fantastic slice of millennial nostalgia that
Critics and audiences generally praise the film for its authenticity and sensitivity. Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic highlight it as a relatable "slice-of-life" dramedy that avoids the typical raunchiness of the teen sex-comedy genre. Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic highlight it
“There's nothing here that would shock a teenager. On the contrary: there is much here that would say to a teenage girl: “You probably think you're all alone in feeling like this. Good news: you're not.” Roger Ebert · 5 years ago
The 2017 short film Yes, God, Yes was expanded into a highly praised 2019 feature film of the same name. Both versions follow the same core story: a 16-year-old Catholic girl in the early 2000s navigating a sexual awakening and the resulting religious guilt after an accidental encounter with an AOL chat room. Review: A Tender Look at Catholic Guilt