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

6/10 2025 1h 46m Released
Documentary Crime

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.

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Shoko Asahara
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)

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What is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World about?
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.…
When was AUM: The Cult at the End of the World released?
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World was released in 2025.
What genres does AUM: The Cult at the End of the World belong to?
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World is categorised as Documentary, Crime.
Who stars in AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?
The cast of AUM: The Cult at the End of the World includes Shoko Asahara, Takeshi Kitano, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump.