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Where to Watch The Art of Self-Defense (2019) in the US
- 2019
- R
- 1h 44m
- 6.6IMDb
- 83%Rotten Tomatoes
- 65Metascore
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What it's 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Riley Stearns
- Writer
- Riley Stearns
- Starring
- Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots
Details
- Release date
- Jul 19, 2019
- Language
- English, French, German
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $2,410,914
- Awards
- 5 nominations total
Where to Watch The Art of Self-Defense (2019) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Art of Self-Defense in the United States?
- The Art of Self-Defense is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Art of Self-Defense or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Art of Self-Defense for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
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