Art of Self-Defense, The

Art of Self-Defense, The

2019

After getting attacked on the street, Casey enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei. He soon uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence and masculinity while learning how to defend himself from future attacks. Casey must now embark on a dark and frightening journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.

You can't be weak anymore.

JBscale
72
Very Good

Film Detail

Genre
Action - Comedy
Length
1 hr. 44 mins.
US Theatrical Release
July 19, 2019
US Box Office
$2,410,914 (#5357 of 7074)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted
Graphic Nudity, Language, Sexual Content, Violence

Collection Detail

Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Bleecker Street
Released
October 15, 2019
Acquired Date
April 13, 2021
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
March 25, 2022

Actors

Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Imogen Poots
Imogen Poots
Steve Terada
Steve Terada
David Zellner
David Zellner
Phillip Andre Botello
Phillip Andre Botello
Jason Burkey
Jason Burkey
Mike Brooks
Mike Brooks

Directors

Riley Stearns
Riley Stearns

Producers

Andrew Kortschak
Andrew Kortschak
Walter Kortschak
Walter Kortschak
Cody Ryder
Cody Ryder
Stephanie Whonsetler
Stephanie Whonsetler

Writers

Riley Stearns
Riley Stearns

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User Reviews

  • 3.25.2022 by biglummox (8/10)

Ratings

JB Users
80
Excellent
RT Fresh Certified
83%
Tomatometer
171 votes
RT Hot
63%
Popcornmeter
500 votes
METASCORE
65
32 votes
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
41,833 votes

Additional Info

  1. IMDb
  2. Kids-in-Mind
  3. Common Sense Media