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The Art of Self-Defense

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 Cast

  • Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Casey

  • Alessandro Nivola

    Alessandro Nivola

    Sensei

  • Imogen Poots

    Imogen Poots

    Anna

  • Steve Terada

    Steve Terada

    Thomas

  • David Zellner

    David Zellner

    Henry

  • Phillip Andre Botello

    Phillip Andre Botello

    Kennith

  • Jason Burkey

    Jason Burkey

    Alex

  • Mike Brooks

    Mike Brooks

    Steve

  • C.J. Rush

    C.J. Rush

    Other Steve

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.

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