The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense

104 mins | Comedy, Thriller | July 12, 2019

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

104 mins | Comedy, Thriller | July 12, 2019

The Art of Self-Defense
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers End Cue
Original title The Art of Self-Defense
Directors Diletta Di Nicolantonio, Stephanie Adams, Siena Brown, Riley Stearns
Writers Riley Stearns

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

as Casey

Alessandro Nivola

as Sensei

Imogen Poots

as Anna

Steve Terada

as Thomas

David Zellner

as Henry

Jason Burkey

as Alex

Hauke Bahr

as Grant

Dallas Edwards

as Manny

Mike Brooks

as Steve

C.J. Rush

as Other Steve

Leland Orser

as Detective McCallister

Josh Fadem

as Serial Killer

Davey Johnson

as Gun Store Owner

Katherine Martin

as Bakery Woman

Cameron Murphy

as New White Belt

Nicholas Hulstine

as Pickup Truck Driver

Lena Friedrich

as French Girl

Frederic Spitz

as French Guy

Louis Robert Thompson

as Veterinarian

Katherine Smith-Rodden

as Store Cashier

Apollo Bacala

as Karate Day Class Student

Caroline Amiguet

as French Audio Instructor