The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

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.

Date of release
2019-07-12
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (875)
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Director
Riley Stearns

Casting

  • Jesse Eisenberg — Casey
  • Alessandro Nivola — Sensei
  • Imogen Poots — Anna
  • Steve Terada — Thomas
  • David Zellner — Henry
  • Phillip Andre Botello — Kennith
  • Jason Burkey — Alex
  • Mike Brooks — Steve
  • C.J. Rush — Other Steve
  • Davey Johnson — Gun Store Owner
  • Hauke Bahr — Grant
  • Katherine Martin — Bakery Woman

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