The Art of Self-Defense

2019·104'

Riley Stearns

MysteryComedyThrillerDrama

EN - English

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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

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