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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997Movie1 h 41 minNR

AnimationDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.8/5

A deeply moving, profoundly sad animated movie about the mind and technology, with standout score and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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

Welcome to the apocalypse.

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Feels like

  • Psychological Anime
  • Existential Dread
  • Mecha Deconstruction
  • Classical Music Score
  • Apocalyptic Surrealism
  • Intricate Recaps
  • Complex Character Trauma
  • Dark Sci-Fi Legend

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Tensai Okamura, Hideaki Anno, Masayuki
Written by
Shinji Higuchi, Hideaki Anno, Mitsuo Iso
Produced by
Hiroyuki Yamaga, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
Music by
Shiro Sagisu

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1997 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
March 15, 1997
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$15,877
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Un-Robotic Reveal, Deus Angst Machina, Conveniently Interrupted Document +9

  • Un-Robotic Reveal
  • Deus Angst Machina
  • Conveniently Interrupted Document
  • Cooldown Hug
  • Eyes Do Not Belong There
  • Deadly Force Field
  • Transformation Trauma
  • Shapeshifting Excludes Clothing
  • Driving Question
  • Out-of-Clothes Experience
  • Action Insurance Gag
  • Failed Future Forecast

12 of 519 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?"

Questions about Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Can I half-watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

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 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth use?

Un-Robotic RevealDeus Angst MachinaConveniently Interrupted DocumentCooldown HugEyes Do Not Belong ThereDeadly Force FieldTransformation TraumaShapeshifting Excludes ClothingDriving QuestionOut-of-Clothes ExperienceAction Insurance GagFailed Future Forecastand 507 more

TV Tropes lists 519 tropes for it, including Un-Robotic Reveal, Deus Angst Machina, and Conveniently Interrupted Document.