The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
- Released
- Runtime 1h 44m
- Director Riley Stearns
- Genres Comedy Drama Mystery Thriller
- Rating 6.6/10 (861 votes)
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.
Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
as Casey
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Alessandro Nivola
as Sensei
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Imogen Poots
as Anna
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Steve Terada
as Thomas
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David Zellner
as Henry
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Phillip Andre Botello
as Kennith
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Jason Burkey
as Alex
- Mike Brooks as Steve
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C.J. Rush
as Other Steve
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Davey Johnson
as Gun Store Owner
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Hauke Bahr
as Grant
- Katherine Martin as Bakery Woman
- Cameron Murphy as New White Belt
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Nicholas Hulstine
as Pickup Truck Driver
- Lena Friedrich as French Girl
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Louis Robert Thompson
as Veterinarian
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Dallas Edwards
as Manuel
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Katherine Smith-Rodden
as Store Cashier
Crew
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Riley Stearns
Director
- Michael Ragen Director of Photography
- Sarah Beth Shapiro Editor
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Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
- Walter Kortschak Producer
- Stephanie Whonsetler Producer
- Andrew Kortschak Producer
- Cody Ryder Producer
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Riley Stearns
Screenplay
