AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

1h 46min

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.

Production Companies

Fifth Season

Submarine Deluxe

Greenwich Entertainment

Cast

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)

Release date

19th Mar 2025

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, 日本語