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The Art of Self-Defense( 2019)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jesse Eisenberg

      Casey

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      Alessandro Nivola

      Sensei

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      Imogen Poots

      Anna

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      Steve Terada

      Thomas

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      David Zellner

      Henry

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      Phillip Andre Botello

      Kennith

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      Jason Burkey

      Alex

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      Mike Brooks

      Steve

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      C.J. Rush

      Other Steve

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      Davey Johnson

      Gun Store Owner

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      Hauke Bahr

      Grant

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      Katherine Martin

      Bakery Woman

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      Cameron Murphy

      New White Belt

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      Nicholas Hulstine

      Pickup Truck Driver

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      Lena Friedrich

      French Girl

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      Louis Robert Thompson

      Veterinarian

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      Dallas Edwards

      Manuel

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      Katherine Smith-Rodden

      Store Cashier

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      Frederic Spitz

      French Guy

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      Alex Haydon

      Man Wearing Pants

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      Mark Sawyer-Dailey

      Man Reading Newspaper

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      Leland Orser

      Detective McCallister

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      Josh Fadem

      Serial Killer

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      Scott Goodman

      Drunk Man

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      Justin Eaton

      Lone Man

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      Caroline Amiguet

      French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)

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    A review by SWITCH.

    8
    Written by SWITCH. on Sun Sep 08 2019
    ‘The Art of Self-Defense’ is a truly funny, dark experience that will polarise audiences, hopefully leaving most of them satisfied. Just try not to think about it too much. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-art-of-self-defense-a-satire-as-pitch-black-as-a-karate-belt...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1800000.00

    Revenue

    2400000.00

    Keywords

    • martial arts
    • sports
    • psychopath
    • dark comedy
    • karate
    • crematorium
    • sexism
    • cult
    • satire
    • murder
    • dojo
    • motorcycle gang
    • dog
    • german shepherd
    • misogyny
    • mugging
    • death of pet
    • black belt
    • masculinity
    • accountant
    • deadpan
    • toxic masculinity
    • traumatized man
    • ambiguous