Poster of The Art of Self-Defense

The Art of Self-Defense

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
Release Date: Friday, July 12 2019
5 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jesse EisenbergJesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg was
35 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Casey'.
Wed, Oct 05 1983
Portrait of Alessandro NivolaAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola was
47 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Sensei'.
Wed, Jun 28 1972
Portrait of Imogen PootsImogen Poots
Imogen Poots was
30 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Anna'.
Sat, Jun 03 1989
Portrait of Steve TeradaSteve Terada
Steve Terada was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Thomas'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ZellnerDavid Zellner
David Zellner was
45 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Henry'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Portrait of Phillip Andre BotelloPhillip Andre Botello
Phillip Andre Botello was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Kennith'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jason BurkeyJason Burkey
Jason Burkey was
33 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Alex'.
Tue, Aug 06 1985
Portrait of Mike BrooksMike Brooks
Mike Brooks was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Steve'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of C.J. RushC.J. Rush
C.J. Rush was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Other Steve'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Davey JohnsonDavey Johnson
Davey Johnson was
40 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Gun Store Owner'.
Fri, Dec 08 1978
Portrait of Hauke BahrHauke Bahr
Hauke Bahr was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Grant'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Katherine MartinKatherine Martin
Katherine Martin was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Bakery Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cameron MurphyCameron Murphy
Cameron Murphy was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'New White Belt'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nicholas HulstineNicholas Hulstine
Nicholas Hulstine was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Pickup Truck Driver'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lena FriedrichLena Friedrich
Lena Friedrich was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'French Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis Robert ThompsonLouis Robert Thompson
Louis Robert Thompson was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Veterinarian'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dallas EdwardsDallas Edwards
Dallas Edwards was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Manuel'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Katherine Smith-RoddenKatherine Smith-Rodden
Katherine Smith-Rodden was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Store Cashier'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frederic SpitzFrederic Spitz
Frederic Spitz was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'French Guy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alex HaydonAlex Haydon
Alex Haydon was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Man Wearing Pants'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark Sawyer-DaileyMark Sawyer-Dailey
Mark Sawyer-Dailey was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Man Reading Newspaper'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leland OrserLeland Orser
Leland Orser was
58 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Detective McCallister'.
Sat, Aug 06 1960
Portrait of Josh FademJosh Fadem
Josh Fadem was
38 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Serial Killer'.
Sat, Jul 19 1980
Portrait of Scott GoodmanScott Goodman
Scott Goodman was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Drunk Man'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Justin EatonJustin Eaton
Justin Eaton was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Lone Man'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Caroline AmiguetCaroline Amiguet
Caroline Amiguet was
42 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 23 1977

Crew

Portrait of Riley StearnsRiley Stearns
Riley Stearns was
33 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Director, Screenplay'
Sun, Jun 29 1986
Portrait of Michael RagenMichael Ragen
Michael Ragen was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephanie AdamsStephanie Adams
Stephanie Adams was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Diletta Di NicolantonioDiletta Di Nicolantonio
Diletta Di Nicolantonio was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Siena BrownSiena Brown
Siena Brown was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'First Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Erick LagunesErick Lagunes
Erick Lagunes was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Second Second Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter KortschakWalter Kortschak
Walter Kortschak was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephanie WhonsetlerStephanie Whonsetler
Stephanie Whonsetler was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew KortschakAndrew Kortschak
Andrew Kortschak was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cody RyderCody Ryder
Cody Ryder was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ZellnerDavid Zellner
David Zellner was
45 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Portrait of Nathan ZellnerNathan Zellner
Nathan Zellner was
43 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Aug 02 1975
Portrait of Andrew KarpenAndrew Karpen
Andrew Karpen was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lisa CiuffettiLisa Ciuffetti
Lisa Ciuffetti was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Co-Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Camille BertrandCamille Bertrand
Camille Bertrand was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Co-Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Munika LayMunika Lay
Munika Lay was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kent SandersonKent Sanderson
Kent Sanderson was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Demetri EvdoxiadisDemetri Evdoxiadis
Demetri Evdoxiadis was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sarah Beth ShapiroSarah Beth Shapiro
Sarah Beth Shapiro was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond ParkRaymond Park
Raymond Park was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Heather McIntoshHeather McIntosh
Heather McIntosh was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Original Music Composer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of T. Ryan MooneyT. Ryan Mooney
T. Ryan Mooney was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Double'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlotte RoyerCharlotte Royer
Charlotte Royer was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John RossJohn Ross
John Ross was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Utility Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amy L. ForsytheAmy L. Forsythe
Amy L. Forsythe was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Makeup Department Head'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Zack GoldsboroughZack Goldsborough
Zack Goldsborough was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Sound Recordist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick DeKayNick DeKay
Nick DeKay was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Driver'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nikki StanleyNikki Stanley
Nikki Stanley was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Double'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Josh FriedJosh Fried
Josh Fried was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Double'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Toby SellsToby Sells
Toby Sells was
54 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Prosthetic Designer'
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Portrait of Dan MastDan Mast
Dan Mast was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Driver'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve TeradaSteve Terada
Steve Terada was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Driver'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of May Satsuki AsaiMay Satsuki Asai
May Satsuki Asai was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Visual Effects'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross KohnstamRoss Kohnstam
Ross Kohnstam was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wayne BeauchampWayne Beauchamp
Wayne Beauchamp was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elissa RuminerElissa Ruminer
Elissa Ruminer was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Key Makeup Artist, Hair Department Head'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tora EffTora Eff
Tora Eff was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Becca Brooks MorrinBecca Brooks Morrin
Becca Brooks Morrin was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Set Dresser'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Heather BonomoHeather Bonomo
Heather Bonomo was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Driver'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tasha Ann LadwigTasha Ann Ladwig
Tasha Ann Ladwig was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Boom Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory SheppardGregory Sheppard
Gregory Sheppard was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Graphic Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hunter ZieskeHunter Zieske
Hunter Zieske was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Electrician'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris PolczinskiChris Polczinski
Chris Polczinski was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Production Sound Mixer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Casey CurtissCasey Curtiss
Casey Curtiss was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Digital Compositor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mindy KellyMindy Kelly
Mindy Kelly was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jami VillersJami Villers
Jami Villers was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brett DurbinBrett Durbin
Brett Durbin was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Script Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chad BlevinsChad Blevins
Chad Blevins was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aaron WormanAaron Worman
Aaron Worman was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Emily BlevinsEmily Blevins
Emily Blevins was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Geoffrey StortsGeoffrey Storts
Geoffrey Storts was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'First Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Josh BoydJosh Boyd
Josh Boyd was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dave OgleDave Ogle
Dave Ogle was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Steadicam Operator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jared HardyJared Hardy
Jared Hardy was
40 in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Digital Imaging Technician'
Thu, Aug 17 1978
Portrait of Isaac HarrisonIsaac Harrison
Isaac Harrison was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Still Photographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eli KleinsmithEli Kleinsmith
Eli Kleinsmith was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Property Master'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of J. Ryan McCleneyJ. Ryan McCleney
J. Ryan McCleney was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Set Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matt WareMatt Ware
Matt Ware was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Chief Lighting Technician, Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eliot BrownEliot Brown
Eliot Brown was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Best Boy Electric'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott PhelpsScott Phelps
Scott Phelps was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Additional Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Zach ErwinZach Erwin
Zach Erwin was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Electrician'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tyler BuchholzTyler Buchholz
Tyler Buchholz was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Key Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel WilliamsonDaniel Williamson
Daniel Williamson was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Best Boy Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Seth WareSeth Ware
Seth Ware was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Grip'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David LoweDavid Lowe
David Lowe was
>> in The Art of Self-Defense
as 'Dolly Grip'
Unknown Birthday