The Art of Self-Defense
Originally released in 2019. The Art of Self-Defense is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Riley Stearns.
Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, and Imogen Poots
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (799 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $2,400,000
Production Companies
- End Cue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Art of Self-Defense about?
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...
Who directed The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense was directed by Riley Stearns.
How long is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Art of Self-Defense released?
The Art of Self-Defense was released on July 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Art of Self-Defense?
The main cast of The Art of Self-Defense includes Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, David Zellner.
Is The Art of Self-Defense worth watching?
The Art of Self-Defense has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 799 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.