Title | : | The Art of Self-Defense |
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Release | : | 2019 |
Rating | : | 7.2 |
Language | : | English, French, German |
Runtime | : | 104 |
Genre | : | Comedy,Crime,Drama,Mystery,Sport,Thriller |
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.
Riley Stearns