Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1h 41m · 1997 · Directed by Hideaki Anno · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) runs 1h 41m, directed by Hideaki Anno. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Genres: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)