The Art of Self-Defense 2019
What is The Art of Self-Defense?
The Art of Self-Defense is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Studios
- End Cue
- Genres
- Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- End Cue
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Overview
The Art of Self-Defense is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by End Cue. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“After a random assault, a timid man joins a mysterious dojo, uncovering a dark world of hypermasculinity.”
- blends humor with tense thriller elements
- examines toxic masculinity through a quirky premise
- features an enigmatic dojo setting
- dark humor may not suit all tastes
- violence and intense themes limit younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comic thrillers that satirize masculine culture.
Contains violent themes and dark humor, intended for mature viewers.
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When was The Art of Self-Defense released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on July 12, 2019.
Did the film premiere at a festival?
Yes, it had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2019.
What genres describe the film?
The film is classified as comedy, thriller, drama, and mystery.
How long is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour 44 minutes.
What central themes does the story explore?
It explores a sinister world of fraternity, violence, and hypermasculinity, including a woman's struggle within it.
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