Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
Kernel Score: 91% · 1,800 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1997-07-19
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
- Stream: Netflix, The Criterion Channel
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The End of Evangelion is an unrated anime film with intense psychological horror and disturbing existential content.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Unrated anime featuring apocalyptic destruction and psychological terror, per keywords like existential horror.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Megumi Ogata as Shinji Ikari (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Misato Katsuragi (voice)
- Yuko Miyamura as Asuka Langley Soryu (voice)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Gendo Ikari (voice)
- Miki Nagasawa as Maya Ibuki (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Shigeru Aoba (voice)
- Hiro Yuuki as Makoto Hyouga (voice)
- Yuriko Yamaguchi as Ritsuko Akagi (voice)
- Motomu Kiyokawa as Kozo Fuyutsuki (voice)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion good?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,800 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?
In the US you can stream Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion on Netflix and The Criterion Channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion OK for kids?
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The End of Evangelion is an unrated anime film with intense psychological horror and disturbing existential content.
What movies are like Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion?
If you liked Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, try Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth and Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.