The Art of Self-Defense
2019
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Synopsis
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.
The Art of Self-Defense (2019) is a 1h 44min comedy feature film by Riley Stearns. Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in a... Selected for Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival (2009).
Key facts
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada, David Zellner, Phillip Andre Botello, Jason Burkey, Mike Brooks
Original language
English
First release
July 12, 2019 (United Kingdom)
Crew
Screenplay
Riley Stearns
Producer
Andrew Kortschak, Cody Ryder, Stephanie Whonsetler, Walter Kortschak
Cinematography
Michael Ragen
Editing
Sarah Beth Shapiro
Music
Heather McIntosh
Special makeup effects
Aaron Worman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2019 generic - Bucheon Choice: Features
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2019
- L'Étrange Festival 2019 - Compétition internationale
- Seattle International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2019 generic - American Independents
- SXSW Film Festival 2019 generic
- Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival 2009
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | United Kingdom | July 12, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 12, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Canada | July 19, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | September 13, 2019 |
| Streaming | United States | October 8, 2019 |
| Streaming | France | November 10, 2019 |
| Streaming | Poland | December 6, 2019 |
| Streaming | Brazil | January 17, 2020 |
| Streaming | France | November 11, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Belgium | July 12, 2019 |
| Home video | Finland | July 12, 2019 |
| Home video | United States | October 15, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Riley Stearns |
| 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), 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)) |
| Screenplay | Riley Stearns |
| Producer | Andrew Kortschak, Cody Ryder, Stephanie Whonsetler, Walter Kortschak |
| Executive producer | Andrew Karpen, David Zellner, Kent Sanderson, Munika Lay, Nathan Zellner |
| Cinematography | Michael Ragen |
| Editing | Sarah Beth Shapiro |
| Music | Heather McIntosh |
| Production design | Charlotte Royer |
| Special makeup effects | Aaron Worman |
| Costumes | Jami Villers |
Additional data: TMDB.
