The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The Art of Self-Defense is a comedy, drama and mystery movie from 2019. It is directed by Riley Stearns. The cast includes Imogen Poots, Phillip Andre Botello and Jesse Eisenberg. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
68Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Riley StearnsDirector
- Imogen Pootsas Anna
- Phillip Andre Botelloas Kennith
- Jesse Eisenbergas Casey
- Alessandro Nivolaas Sensei
- Jason Burkeyas Alex
- Steve Teradaas Thomas
- David Zellneras Henry
- Mike Brooksas Steve
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Questions about The Art of Self-Defense
- What genre is The Art of Self-Defense?
- The Art of Self-Defense is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense?
- Imogen Poots, Phillip Andre Botello, Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Jason Burkey appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Art of Self-Defense?
- Riley Stearns directed The Art of Self-Defense.
- How long is The Art of Self-Defense?
- The Art of Self-Defense runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The Art of Self-Defense worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Art of Self-Defense?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
