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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025)

1h 46m

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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025)

Name: AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 2025-03-19

1h 46m

Running Time

March 19, 2025
Release Date

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Plot.

The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples. A Sundance premiere.

Where to Watch.

Rent

Cinema

Currently AUM: The Cult at the End of the World is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Fandango

Streaming in:
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Cast & Crew.

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Chiaki Yanagimoto

Director / Producer

Ben Braun

Director / Producer

Keita Ideno

Editor

Dan Braun

Producer

Rick Brookwell

Producer

Josh Braun

Producer

Dan Braun

Producer

Michael Perricone

Sound Mixer

David E. Kaplan

Original Film Writer

Andrew Marshall

Original Film Writer

Yohei Tateishi

Cinematographer

Media.

Details.

Release Date
March 19, 2025

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 46m

Genres
Documentary Crime

Last updated: 2025-04-02

Wiki.

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World is a 2023 documentary film directed by Ben Braun and Chiaki Yanagimoto in their directorial debuts, based on the book The Cult at the End of the World by David E. Kaplan and Andrew Marshall.