Director Riley Stearns
Genre Comedy
Cast Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots, Steve Terada
Rating R
Release Date July 12th, 2019
“A man who 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.”
“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. ”
Check out the preview and exclusive trailers for the upcoming comedy The Art of Self-Defense from writer and director Riley Stearns below!!
Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Art of Self-Defense:
Director Riley Stearns was previously married to actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead.