AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 19, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Japanese

Countries

United States of America

Production

Fifth Season,Greenwich Entertainment,Submarine Deluxe

Cast

Shoko Asahara,Mikhail Gorbachev,Takeshi Kitano,Ronald Reagan,Donald Trump

Director

Chiaki Yanagimoto,Ben Braun

Producer

Dan Braun,Rick Brookwell,Chiaki Yanagimoto,Josh Braun,Ben Braun

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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