The Art of Self-Defense
6.6
687 Reviews
2019
1h 44min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
12 July 2019
Runtime
1h 44min
Director
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
End Cue
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
Hauke Bahr
Grant
Dallas Edwards
Manny
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Leland Orser
Detective McCallister
Josh Fadem
Serial Killer
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman
Cameron Murphy
New White Belt
Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver
Lena Friedrich
French Girl
Frederic Spitz
French Guy
Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier
Apollo Bacala
Karate Day Class Student
Caroline Amiguet
French Audio Instructor
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