The Art of Self-Defense (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.
Director: Riley Stearns
Writers: Riley Stearns
Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada
The Art of Self-Defense is a 2019 American Comedy/Drama/Mystery film directed by Riley Stearns, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada. It runs 1h 44m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.6/10 rating from 875 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
Grant
Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman
Details
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | El arte de defenderse, La mejor defensa es un ataque, Umetnost samoodbrane, Искусство самообороны, W obronie wlasnej |
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | End Cue |
| IMDb ID | tt7339248 |
| TMDB ID | 480001 |
