Evil Does Not Exist
悪は存在しない
“Don't upset the balance.”
Synopsis
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 110 DaysPerth Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 3, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 17, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Original Score
- Eiko Ishibashi
- Original Title
- 悪は存在しない
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Neopa, Fictive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Eiko Ishibashi
Yoshio Kitagawa
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Azusa Yamazaki
Katsumi Tokuyama, Sho Harada, Satoshi Takata
Department Leadership Roster
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Editor
Masato Nunobe
Production Design
Azusa Yamazaki
Editor
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Screenplay
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Director
Eiko Ishibashi
Original Music Composer
Yoshio Kitagawa
Director of Photography
Satoshi Takata
Producer
Kazuyori Kosaka
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tetsuya Shiraishi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil Does Not Exist
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What is Evil Does Not Exist about?
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.
Who directed Evil Does Not Exist?
Evil Does Not Exist was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
Who stars in Evil Does Not Exist?
The principal cast of Evil Does Not Exist includes Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji Kosaka, Ayaka Shibutani, Hazuki Kikuchi.
When was Evil Does Not Exist released and how long is it?
Evil Does Not Exist was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Evil Does Not Exist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil Does Not Exist was composed by Eiko Ishibashi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil Does Not Exist?
Evil Does Not Exist holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).