The Art of Self-Defense(2019)
Overview
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.
Director
Riley Stearns
Studio
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Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
as Casey
Alessandro Nivola
as Sensei
Imogen Poots
as Anna
Steve Terada
as Thomas
David Zellner
as Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
as Kennith
Jason Burkey
as Alex
Mike Brooks
as Steve
C.J. Rush
as Other Steve
Davey Johnson
as Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
as Grant
Katherine Martin
as Bakery Woman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
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What is The Art of Self-Defense about?▼
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.
Who directed The Art of Self-Defense?▼
The Art of Self-Defense was directed by Riley Stearns and released in 2019. It is a comedy, thriller, drama, mystery film.
How long is The Art of Self-Defense?▼
The Art of Self-Defense has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense?▼
The cast of The Art of Self-Defense includes Jesse Eisenberg as Casey, Alessandro Nivola as Sensei, Imogen Poots as Anna, Steve Terada as Thomas, David Zellner as Henry and more.
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