The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense

6.5 /10 803 votes
July 12, 2019 1h 44m Released

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.

Key Information

Director Riley Stearns
Writers Riley Stearns
Studio End Cue
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN
Budget $1,800,000

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Cast & Crew

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Casey

Alessandro Nivola

Alessandro Nivola

Sensei

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots

Anna

Steve Terada

Steve Terada

Thomas

David Zellner

David Zellner

Henry

Phillip Andre Botello

Phillip Andre Botello

Kennith

Jason Burkey

Jason Burkey

Alex

Mike Brooks

Steve

C.J. Rush

C.J. Rush

Other Steve

Davey Johnson

Davey Johnson

Gun Store Owner

Hauke Bahr

Hauke Bahr

Grant

Katherine Martin

Bakery Woman

Frequently Asked Questions

The Art of Self-Defense was released on July 12, 2019.

The runtime of The Art of Self-Defense is 1h 44m.

The Art of Self-Defense is a Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery movie.

The Art of Self-Defense has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Art of Self-Defense is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Art of Self-Defense was directed by Riley Stearns.

The main cast of The Art of Self-Defense includes Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots.

The Art of Self-Defense is originally in English.