

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.
You can stream AUM: The Cult at the End of the World on Kanopy. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World was directed by Chiaki Yanagimoto and Ben Braun.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World holds an average rating of 6.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of crime and documentary. Join the discussion below to add your take.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World runs for 1h 46min, and was released in 2025.
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