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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Animation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes63%85%

A nerve-racking, profoundly sad animated movie about the mind and the future, with standout direction and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Witness the rebuild of a legend.

After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.

Feels like

  • Psychological Mecha
  • Existential Sci-Fi
  • Bleak & Atmospheric
  • Young Protagonist Struggles
  • Giant Robot Battles
  • Intense & Complex
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Iconic Anime Remake
  • Visually Stunning

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Hideaki Anno, Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki
Written by
Hideaki Anno
Produced by
Toshimichi Otsuki
Music by
Shiro Sagisu

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Facts

September 1, 2007 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
September 1, 2007
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?"

Questions about Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 66). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.