The Art of Self-Defense
Directed by Riley Stearns
Casey 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. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
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Top cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Art of Self-Defense online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Art of Self-Defense is available to stream on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Art of Self-Defense on Netflix?
No — The Art of Self-Defense is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Art of Self-Defense online?
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In which countries can I stream The Art of Self-Defense?
As of August 6, 2026, The Art of Self-Defense is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Chile, Colombia, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
