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The Art of Self-Defense(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-07-12
65%
802 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,800,000.00
Revenue: $2,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Art of Self-Defense
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Video Trailer The Art of Self-Defense
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Grand Master
Official Teaser Trailer
Punch with Your Foot
Really Glad You're Here
Sensei
Special Belts
You Came to the Right Place
All 8 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Grand Master - Clip
Official Teaser Trailer - Teaser
Punch with Your Foot - Clip
Really Glad You're Here - Clip
Sensei - Clip
Special Belts - Clip
You Came to the Right Place - Clip
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