The Art of Self-Defense

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The Art of Self-Defense

6.6 | 1h44m | R | en | Drama

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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6.6 | 1h44m | R | en | Drama , Comedy , Thriller

Synopsis

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg , Alessandro Nivola , Imogen Poots

Director

Chad Blevins

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Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

as Casey

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Alessandro Nivola

as Sensei

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Imogen Poots

as Anna

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