The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense

2019
1h 44m
6.6

6.6/10

819 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Thriller Drama Mystery
Overview

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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Status: Released

Budget: $1,800,000

Revenue: $2,400,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
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Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English French German Spanish

Keywords

martial arts sports psychopath dark comedy karate crematorium sexism cult satire murder dojo motorcycle gang dog german shepherd misogyny mugging death of pet black belt masculinity accountant deadpan traumatized man ambiguous

Quick Facts

Release Date July 12, 2019
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt7339248
Website Visit Site

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

Hauke Bahr
Hauke Bahr

Grant

Katherine Martin
Katherine Martin

Bakery Woman

Key Crew

Riley Stearns
Director
Nathan Zellner
Executive Producer
David Zellner
Executive Producer
Walter Kortschak
Producer
Andrew Kortschak
Producer
Stephanie Whonsetler
Producer
Riley Stearns
Screenplay
Cody Ryder
Producer