The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Top Billed Cast
The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Certified Cringeworthy
100.0% Audience Cringe Score (2 votes)*
Sex Scene
YES
Nudity
YES
Sexual Violence
NO
We've determined The Art of Self-Defense is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.
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Plot Summary
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Art of Self-Defense have nudity or sex scenes?
Yes, The Art of Self-Defense contains sex scenes and nudity.
Can I watch The Art of Self-Defense with my parents or kids?
No, The Art of Self-Defense is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
Is The Art of Self-Defense appropriate for kids?
No, The Art of Self-Defense is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes and nudity.
* 100.0% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The Art of Self-Defense as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.
Top Billed Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
...as Casey
Alessandro Nivola
...as Sensei
Imogen Poots
...as Anna
Steve Terada
...as Thomas
David Zellner
...as Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
...as Kennith
