AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025)

03/19/2025 (US) • 1h 46m

Documentary, Crime

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archive footage)

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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