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Release Date:
Friday, July 12, 2019 Limited
Friday, July 19, 2019 Nationwide
violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language
Plot: What's the story about?
After he’s attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. But when he attends Sensei’s mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of fraternity, brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.
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Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense: Cast List
Sasquatch Sunset, The Social Network
Filth, Need for Speed
Kraven the Hunter, Wildcat
Who's making The Art of Self-Defense: Crew List
A look at the The Art of Self-Defense behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Riley Stearns last directed Dual and Faults. The film's writer Riley Stearns last wrote Dual and Faults.
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Production: What we know about The Art of Self-Defense?
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - March: The film was set to Completed status.
The Art of Self-Defense Release Date: When was the film released?
The Art of Self-Defense was a Limited release in 2019 on Friday, July 12, 2019. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Stuber, Crawl and Lying And Stealing.
As a Limited release, The Art of Self-Defense will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.