The Art of Self-Defense
The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense

6.6(770 votes)
2019
1h 44m
Comedy
Thriller
Drama
Mystery

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.

Production

End Cue

Cast

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

Mike Brooks

Steve

C.J. Rush

C.J. Rush

Other Steve

Davey Johnson

Davey Johnson

Gun Store Owner

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