The Art of Self-Defense
20191h 44m6.6(850 votes)
ComedyThrillerDramaMystery
Synopsis
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.
The Art of Self-Defense (2019) is a comedy, thriller, drama, and mystery film directed by Riley Stearns. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, and Imogen Poots. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 850 votes.
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Director
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
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Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense stars Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, and Steve Terada, and was directed by Riley Stearns.
How long is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.
When did The Art of Self-Defense come out?
The Art of Self-Defense was released in 2019.
What genre is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense is a comedy, thriller, drama, and mystery film.
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The Art of Self-Defense holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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