Story Overview of AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
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.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World Rating and Reception
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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World Details and Cast
| Movie Name | AUM: The Cult at the End of the World |
| Original Language | En |
| Spoken Language | English, 日本語 |
| Release Date | 2025-03-19 |
| Runtime | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genres | Documentary, Crime |
| Writer | N/A |
| Director | Chiaki Yanagimoto, Ben Braun |
| Producer | Chiaki Yanagimoto, Rick Brookwell, Josh Braun, Dan Braun, Ben Braun |
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World Official Trailer
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World Star Cast
| Shoko Asahara | Self (archive footage) |
| Takeshi Kitano | Self (archive footage) |
| Mikhail Gorbachev | Self (archive footage) |
| Ronald Reagan | Self (archive footage) |
| Donald Trump | Self (archive footage) |
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Our Review of AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
'AUM: The Cult at the End of the World' delivers a mixed documentary experience, combining documentary, crime. Released on 2025-03-19, this 106-minute film by Chiaki Yanagimoto, Ben Braun has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Shoko Asahara, Takeshi Kitano, Mikhail Gorbachev, it’s worth a look for documentary fans.
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