The Art of Self-Defense

2019 Riley Stearns 1h 44m
Comedy Thriller Drama Mystery

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.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg Casey
Alessandro Nivola Sensei
Imogen Poots Anna
Steve Terada Thomas
David Zellner Henry
Phillip Andre Botello Kennith
Jason Burkey Alex
Mike Brooks Steve

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Fight Club 1999
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