The Art of Self-Defense
6.9 Score
Budget$1.8M
Box office$2.4M
LanguageEN
CountriesUnited States of America
2019 1h 44m R Mystery Thriller Comedy Drama

The Art of Self-Defense

Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

Crew
Director Riley Stearns Screenplay Riley Stearns Producer Walter Kortschak Producer Stephanie Whonsetler

Top Cast

Jesse Eisenberg Casey Alessandro Nivola Sensei Imogen Poots Anna Steve Terada Thomas David Zellner Henry Phillip Andre Botello Kennith Jason Burkey Alex

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