The Art of Self-Defense vs Woman in Witness Protection
The Art of Self-Defense has the higher audience score (6.6/10 against 6.4/10 for Woman in Witness Protection). The Art of Self-Defense is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 11m. Woman in Witness Protection is the older of the two (1997 against 2019). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Art of Self-Defense
Woman in Witness Protection| The Art of Self-Defense | Woman in Witness Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Riley Stearns | Jūzō Itami |
| Main cast | Imogen Poots, Phillip Andre Botello, Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Jason Burkey | Nobuko Miyamoto, Taro Yamamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Tetsu Watanabe, Akira Nagoya |
Synopsis
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.
Woman in Witness Protection
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
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