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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

2025·Movie
1h 46min·NR
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
True Crime DocumentaryCult PsychologyHistorical AtrocityInvestigative JournalismSocietal FailureUnsettling & DisturbingReligious ExtremismPolitical NegligencePsychological Manipulation

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Where can I stream AUM: The Cult at the End of the World legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?

1 h 46 min

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World runs 1 h 46 min.

Is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see AUM: The Cult at the End of the World much the same way.

What language is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for AUM: The Cult at the End of the World in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.