The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
07/12/2019 (US) • 1h 44m
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.
Top Billed Cast
Casey
Sensei
Anna
Thomas
Henry
Kennith
Alex
Steve
Other Steve
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$1,800,000.00
Revenue
$2,400,000.00
Keywords
martial arts
sports
psychopath
dark comedy
karate
crematorium
sexism
cult
satire
murder
dojo
motorcycle gang
dog
german shepherd
misogyny
mugging
death of pet
black belt
masculinity
accountant
deadpan
toxic masculinity
traumatized man
ambiguous
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