The Art of Self-Defense
Also known as Art of Self-Defense
2019 film directed by Riley Stearns
Film · TMDB
6.6Casey 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: 2019-07-12104 minDir: Riley StearnsComedy, Thriller, Drama, MysteryBudget: $1.8MBox office: $2.4M
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
Themes
- martial arts
- sports
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2010s martial arts comedy films2019 American films2019 black comedy films2019 English-language films2019 films2019 independent films2019 martial arts filmsAmerican black comedy filmsAmerican comedy thriller filmsAmerican films about revengeAmerican independent filmsAmerican martial arts comedy films