The Art of Self-Defense
The Art of Self-Defense (2019) is a comedy drama, directed by Riley Stearns. It stars Jesse Eisenberg and Alessandro Nivola. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What The Art of Self-Defense Is About
Riley Stearns's 2019 film follows an accountant who joins a karate school after being attacked in the street. His teacher promises to make him strong. The school's night classes are different. The film mocks the idea of manliness; the narrative darkens its comedy step by step. Jesse Eisenberg and Alessandro Nivola lead. The performances are kept deliberately flat. The tone is dry. Who it's for: those who like black comedy. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by sudden, harsh violence; the film changes tone abruptly.
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What is The Art of Self-Defense about?
Riley Stearns's 2019 film follows an accountant who joins a karate school after being attacked in the street. His teacher promises to make him strong.
Where can I watch The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).
When did The Art of Self-Defense come out?
The Art of Self-Defense was released in 2019.
Who directed The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense was directed by Riley Stearns.
Who stars in The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense stars Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada.
What is The Art of Self-Defense's rating?
The Art of Self-Defense holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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