Poster for the movie AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

2025 • 106 minutes
DocumentaryCrime

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.

Picture of Shoko Asahara

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Picture of Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archival)

Picture of Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archival)

Picture of Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archival)

Picture of Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archival)