The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.










Currently The Art of Self-Defense is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, YouTube, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Jesse Eisenberg
Casey

Alessandro Nivola
Sensei

Imogen Poots
Anna

Steve Terada
Thomas / Stunt Driver

David Zellner
Henry / Executive Producer

Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith

Jason Burkey
Alex

Mike Brooks
Steve

C.J. Rush
Other Steve

Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner

Hauke Bahr
Grant

Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman

Cameron Murphy
New White Belt

Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver

Lena Friedrich
French Girl

Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian

Dallas Edwards
Manuel

Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier

Frederic Spitz
French Guy

Alex Haydon
Man Wearing Pants

Mark Sawyer-Dailey
Man Reading Newspaper

Leland Orser
Detective McCallister

Josh Fadem
Serial Killer

Scott Goodman
Drunk Man

Justin Eaton
Lone Man

Caroline Amiguet
French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)

Zack Goldsborough
Sound Recordist

Raymond Park
Sound Effects Editor

Becca Brooks Morrin
Set Dresser

Demetri Evdoxiadis
Supervising Sound Editor / Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Amy L. Forsythe
Makeup Department Head

Riley Stearns
Director / Screenplay

Sarah Beth Shapiro
Editor

Walter Kortschak
Producer

Stephanie Whonsetler
Producer

Andrew Kortschak
Producer

Nathan Zellner
Executive Producer

Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer

Michael Ragen
Director of Photography

Charlotte Royer
Production Design

May Satsuki Asai
Visual Effects

Elissa Ruminer
Key Makeup Artist / Hair Department Head

Wayne Beauchamp
Special Effects Coordinator

Toby Sells
Prosthetic Designer

Aaron Worman
Special Effects Makeup Artist

T. Ryan Mooney
Stunt Double

Ross Kohnstam
Stunts

Stephanie Adams
Second Assistant Director

Emily Blevins
Set Decoration

Jami Villers
Costume Design

Casey Curtiss
Digital Compositor

Diletta Di Nicolantonio
Assistant Director

Mindy Kelly
Stunt Coordinator / Fight Choreographer

Nikki Stanley
Stunt Double

Siena Brown
First Assistant Director

Chad Blevins
Art Direction

Josh Fried
Stunt Double

Cody Ryder
Producer

Andrew Karpen
Executive Producer

Lisa Ciuffetti
Co-Producer

Camille Bertrand
Co-Producer

Munika Lay
Executive Producer

Kent Sanderson
Executive Producer

Dan Mast
Stunt Driver

Heather Bonomo
Stunt Driver

Nick DeKay
Stunt Driver

John Ross
Utility Stunts

Geoffrey Storts
First Assistant Camera

Josh Boyd
Second Assistant Camera

Dave Ogle
Steadicam Operator

Jared Hardy
Digital Imaging Technician

Isaac Harrison
Still Photographer

Chris Polczinski
Production Sound Mixer

Tasha Ann Ladwig
Boom Operator

Gregory Sheppard
Graphic Designer

Eli Kleinsmith
Property Master

J. Ryan McCleney
Set Designer

Brett Durbin
Script Supervisor

Matt Ware
Chief Lighting Technician / Gaffer

Eliot Brown
Best Boy Electric

Scott Phelps
Additional Gaffer

Hunter Zieske
Electrician

Zach Erwin
Electrician

Tyler Buchholz
Key Grip

Daniel Williamson
Best Boy Grip

Seth Ware
Grip

David Lowe
Dolly Grip

Tora Eff
Assistant Costume Designer

Erick Lagunes
Second Second Assistant Director
Media.

















Details.
Release DateJuly 12, 2019
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 44m
Budget$1,800,000
Box Office$2,400,000
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
karate
dojo
mugging
accountant
dark comedy
martial arts
crematorium
sexism
sport
cult
psychopath
satire
murder
motorcycle gang
dog
german shepherd
misogyny
death of pet
black belt
masculinity
deadpan
toxic masculinity
traumatized man
ambiguous
Wiki.
The Art of Self-Defense is a 2019 American martial arts black comedy film written and directed by Riley Stearns and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola and Imogen Poots. It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2019, and was released in the United States on July 12, 2019, by Bleecker Street.
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