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The Art of Self-Defense

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The Art of Self-Defense is a 2019 American martial arts black comedy film written and directed by Riley Stearns and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola and Imogen Poots. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2019, and was released in the United States on July 12, 2019, by Bleecker Street.

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2019 · 1h 44m · Comedy · Thriller · Drama

TMDB 6.6/10 (849 votes)

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.

Directed by Riley Stearns

Box office $2M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Riley StearnsDirector

Jesse Eisenbergas Casey

Alessandro Nivolaas Sensei

Imogen Pootsas Anna

Steve Teradaas Thomas

David Zellneras Henry

Phillip Andre Botelloas Kennith

Jason Burkeyas Alex MMike Brooksas Steve

C.J. Rushas Other Steve

Davey Johnsonas Gun Store Owner

Hauke Bahras Grant KKatherine Martinas Bakery Woman CCameron Murphyas New White Belt

Nicholas Hulstineas Pickup Truck Driver