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Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997Movie1 h 27 minR

Animation
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.5/5Metacritic–9.3Rotten Tomatoes92%87%

A philosophical, nerve-racking animated movie about the mind and war, with standout score and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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

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Story

The fate of destruction is also the joy of rebirth.

SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

Feels like

  • Deconstructive Mecha Drama
  • Existential Psychological Horror
  • Iconic Orchestral Score
  • Traumatic Family Dynamics
  • Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
  • Philosophical Ambiguity
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Visual Surrealism
  • Coming-of-Age Angst
  • Religious Symbolism

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki
Written by
Hideaki Anno
Produced by
Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
Music by
Shiro Sagisu

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Facts

July 19, 1997 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
July 19, 1997
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy, Action
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?"

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Where can I stream Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

NetflixCriterion

In the United States, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion streams on Netflix and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Can I half-watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.