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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009Movie1 h 52 minNR

Animation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic467.8Rotten Tomatoes83%89%

An epic, pulse-pounding animated movie about the future and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

In the War Between Heaven and Earth, Salvation is Machine.

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Feels like

  • Giant Robot Action
  • Psychological Sci-Fi
  • Apocalyptic Warfare
  • Visceral & Intense
  • Mythic Undertones
  • Technological Dystopia
  • Complex Character Dynamics
  • Stunning Visuals
  • Existential Themes

Cast

16 of 16

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

June 26, 2009 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released
June 26, 2009
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$44 million
Available in
18 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?"

Questions about Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

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Where can I stream Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?

Prime

In the United States, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (82 out of 100) than critics (65).

Can I half-watch Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Was Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$44 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

Is Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.