About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2019
Runtime
1h 44m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
835
Genre
Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.8M
Cast
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Thriller
🎭 Drama
🎭 Mystery
🎬 Riley Stearns
👤 Jesse Eisenberg
👤 Alessandro Nivola
👤 Imogen Poots
martial arts
sports
psychopath
dark comedy
karate
crematorium
sexism
cult
satire
murder
dojo
motorcycle gang
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Questions about The Art of Self-Defense
How long is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense was directed by Riley Stearns and released in 2019.
What genre is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense is a Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery film (2019).
Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense?
The cast of The Art of Self-Defense includes Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, David Zellner.
What is the TMDB rating for The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 835 votes.
