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The Art of Self-Defense

★ 6.6 / 10 (885 votes)July 12, 2019104 minEN
ComedyThrillerDramaMystery

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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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 12, 2019
StatusReleased
Runtime104 min
Rating★ 6.6 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, French, German, Spanish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,800,000
Revenue$2,400,000
ProductionEnd Cue
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Crew

Director

Riley Stearns

Writers

Riley Stearns

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Cast

Jesse EisenbergJesse EisenbergCasey
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaSensei
Imogen PootsImogen PootsAnna
Steve TeradaSteve TeradaThomas
David ZellnerDavid ZellnerHenry
Phillip Andre BotelloPhillip Andre BotelloKennith
Jason BurkeyJason BurkeyAlex
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Mike BrooksSteve
C.J. RushC.J. RushOther Steve
Davey JohnsonDavey JohnsonGun Store Owner
Hauke BahrHauke BahrGrant
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Katherine MartinBakery Woman
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