Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.
At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.
How intense is Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Neon Genesis Evangelion feels like
- Tone
- bleaksuspensefulsurrealintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Is Neon Genesis Evangelion for you?
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion scary?
Only a little. Neon Genesis Evangelion has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Episodes run about 25m.
Where can I stream Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is streaming on Netflix and Criterion.
Does Neon Genesis Evangelion have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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