The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,410,914 | Details |
| International Box Office | $3,604 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,414,518 | |
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Synopsis
After he’s attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $114,374 (4.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/550 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,147,872 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 12th, 2019 (Limited) by Bleecker Street |
| Video Release: | October 8th, 2019 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. (Rating bulletin 2546 (Cert #51831), 9/26/2018) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bleecker Street , End Cue |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | 31 | $114,374 | 7 | $16,339 | $114,374 | 1 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 13 | $1,080,607 | +845% | 550 | $1,965 | $1,239,896 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 16 | $328,352 | -70% | 550 | $597 | $2,072,571 | 3 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 31 | $56,605 | -83% | 110 | $515 | $2,368,800 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | - | $46,902 | 7 | $6,700 | $46,902 | 1 | ||
| Jul 13, 2019 | - | $37,836 | -19% | 7 | $5,405 | $84,738 | 2 | |
| Jul 14, 2019 | - | $29,636 | -22% | 7 | $4,234 | $114,374 | 3 | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | - | $11,912 | -60% | 7 | $1,702 | $126,286 | 4 | |
| Jul 16, 2019 | - | $11,792 | -1% | 7 | $1,685 | $138,078 | 5 | |
| Jul 17, 2019 | - | $12,705 | +8% | 7 | $1,815 | $150,783 | 6 | |
| Jul 18, 2019 | - | $8,506 | -33% | 7 | $1,215 | $159,289 | 7 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 12 | $369,954 | +4,249% | +689% | 550 | $673 | $529,243 | 8 |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 14 | $406,482 | +10% | +974% | 550 | $739 | $935,725 | 9 |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 13 | $304,171 | -25% | +926% | 550 | $553 | $1,239,896 | 10 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 12 | $130,568 | -57% | +996% | 550 | $237 | $1,370,464 | 11 |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 12 | $176,919 | +35% | +1,400% | 550 | $322 | $1,547,383 | 12 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 14 | $119,467 | -32% | +840% | 550 | $217 | $1,666,850 | 13 |
| Jul 25, 2019 | - | $77,369 | -35% | +810% | 550 | $141 | $1,744,219 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | - | $90,242 | +17% | -76% | 550 | $164 | $1,834,461 | 15 |
| Jul 27, 2019 | - | $130,286 | +44% | -68% | 550 | $237 | $1,964,747 | 16 |
| Jul 28, 2019 | - | $107,824 | -17% | -65% | 550 | $196 | $2,072,571 | 17 |
| Jul 29, 2019 | - | $59,450 | -45% | -54% | 550 | $108 | $2,132,021 | 18 |
| Jul 30, 2019 | - | $69,128 | +16% | -61% | 550 | $126 | $2,201,149 | 19 |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 15 | $64,769 | -6% | -46% | 550 | $118 | $2,265,918 | 20 |
| Aug 1, 2019 | - | $46,277 | -29% | -40% | 550 | $84 | $2,312,195 | 21 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | - | $16,385 | -65% | -82% | 110 | $149 | $2,328,580 | 22 |
| Aug 3, 2019 | - | $21,007 | +28% | -84% | 110 | $191 | $2,349,587 | 23 |
| Aug 4, 2019 | - | $19,213 | -9% | -82% | 110 | $175 | $2,368,800 | 24 |
| Aug 5, 2019 | - | $11,587 | -40% | -81% | 110 | $105 | $2,380,387 | 25 |
| Aug 6, 2019 | - | $11,486 | -1% | -83% | 110 | $104 | $2,391,873 | 26 |
| Aug 7, 2019 | - | $10,962 | -5% | -83% | 110 | $100 | $2,402,835 | 27 |
| Aug 8, 2019 | - | $8,079 | -26% | -83% | 110 | $73 | $2,410,914 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | 35 | $159,289 | 7 | $22,756 | $159,289 | 1 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 13 | $1,584,930 | +895% | 550 | $2,882 | $1,744,219 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 16 | $567,976 | -64% | 550 | $1,033 | $2,312,195 | 3 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 29 | $98,719 | -83% | 110 | $897 | $2,410,914 | 4 |
Leading
| Jesse Eisenberg | Casey | |
| Alessandro Nivola | Sensei | |
| Imogen Poots | Anna |
Supporting
| Steve Terada | Thomas | |
| David Zellner | Henry | |
| Phillip Botello | Kennith | |
| Mike Brooks | Steve | |
| Jason Burkey | Alex | |
| Justin Eaton | Lone Man | |
| Dallas Edwards | Manny |
Production and Technical Credits
| Riley Stearns | Director | |
| Riley Stearns | Screenwriter | |
| Cody Ryder | Producer | |
| Andrew Kortschak | Producer | |
| Stephanie Whonsetler | Producer | |
| Walter Kortschak | Producer | |
| Andrew Karpen | Executive Producer | |
| Munika Lay | Executive Producer | |
| Kent Sanderson | Executive Producer | |
| David Zellner | Executive Producer | |
| Nathan Zellner | Executive Producer | |
| Lisa Ciuffetti | Co-Producer | |
| Camille Bertrand | Co-Producer | |
| Michael Ragen | Director of Photography | |
| Charlotte Royer | Production Designer | |
| Sarah Beth Shapiro | Editor | |
| Jami Villers | Costume Designer | |
| Heather McIntosh | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
After he’s attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $114,374 (4.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.23 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 99.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 7 opening theaters/550 max. theaters, 2.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $3,147,872 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 12th, 2019 (Limited) by Bleecker Street |
| Video Release: | October 8th, 2019 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language. (Rating bulletin 2546 (Cert #51831), 9/26/2018) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
| Subgenre: | Black Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Bleecker Street , End Cue |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | 31 | $114,374 | 7 | $16,339 | $114,374 | 1 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 13 | $1,080,607 | +845% | 550 | $1,965 | $1,239,896 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 16 | $328,352 | -70% | 550 | $597 | $2,072,571 | 3 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 31 | $56,605 | -83% | 110 | $515 | $2,368,800 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | - | $46,902 | 7 | $6,700 | $46,902 | 1 | ||
| Jul 13, 2019 | - | $37,836 | -19% | 7 | $5,405 | $84,738 | 2 | |
| Jul 14, 2019 | - | $29,636 | -22% | 7 | $4,234 | $114,374 | 3 | |
| Jul 15, 2019 | - | $11,912 | -60% | 7 | $1,702 | $126,286 | 4 | |
| Jul 16, 2019 | - | $11,792 | -1% | 7 | $1,685 | $138,078 | 5 | |
| Jul 17, 2019 | - | $12,705 | +8% | 7 | $1,815 | $150,783 | 6 | |
| Jul 18, 2019 | - | $8,506 | -33% | 7 | $1,215 | $159,289 | 7 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 12 | $369,954 | +4,249% | +689% | 550 | $673 | $529,243 | 8 |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 14 | $406,482 | +10% | +974% | 550 | $739 | $935,725 | 9 |
| Jul 21, 2019 | 13 | $304,171 | -25% | +926% | 550 | $553 | $1,239,896 | 10 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 12 | $130,568 | -57% | +996% | 550 | $237 | $1,370,464 | 11 |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 12 | $176,919 | +35% | +1,400% | 550 | $322 | $1,547,383 | 12 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 14 | $119,467 | -32% | +840% | 550 | $217 | $1,666,850 | 13 |
| Jul 25, 2019 | - | $77,369 | -35% | +810% | 550 | $141 | $1,744,219 | 14 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | - | $90,242 | +17% | -76% | 550 | $164 | $1,834,461 | 15 |
| Jul 27, 2019 | - | $130,286 | +44% | -68% | 550 | $237 | $1,964,747 | 16 |
| Jul 28, 2019 | - | $107,824 | -17% | -65% | 550 | $196 | $2,072,571 | 17 |
| Jul 29, 2019 | - | $59,450 | -45% | -54% | 550 | $108 | $2,132,021 | 18 |
| Jul 30, 2019 | - | $69,128 | +16% | -61% | 550 | $126 | $2,201,149 | 19 |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 15 | $64,769 | -6% | -46% | 550 | $118 | $2,265,918 | 20 |
| Aug 1, 2019 | - | $46,277 | -29% | -40% | 550 | $84 | $2,312,195 | 21 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | - | $16,385 | -65% | -82% | 110 | $149 | $2,328,580 | 22 |
| Aug 3, 2019 | - | $21,007 | +28% | -84% | 110 | $191 | $2,349,587 | 23 |
| Aug 4, 2019 | - | $19,213 | -9% | -82% | 110 | $175 | $2,368,800 | 24 |
| Aug 5, 2019 | - | $11,587 | -40% | -81% | 110 | $105 | $2,380,387 | 25 |
| Aug 6, 2019 | - | $11,486 | -1% | -83% | 110 | $104 | $2,391,873 | 26 |
| Aug 7, 2019 | - | $10,962 | -5% | -83% | 110 | $100 | $2,402,835 | 27 |
| Aug 8, 2019 | - | $8,079 | -26% | -83% | 110 | $73 | $2,410,914 | 28 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | 35 | $159,289 | 7 | $22,756 | $159,289 | 1 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 13 | $1,584,930 | +895% | 550 | $2,882 | $1,744,219 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 16 | $567,976 | -64% | 550 | $1,033 | $2,312,195 | 3 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 29 | $98,719 | -83% | 110 | $897 | $2,410,914 | 4 |
Leading
| Jesse Eisenberg | Casey | |
| Alessandro Nivola | Sensei | |
| Imogen Poots | Anna |
Supporting
| Steve Terada | Thomas | |
| David Zellner | Henry | |
| Phillip Botello | Kennith | |
| Mike Brooks | Steve | |
| Jason Burkey | Alex | |
| Justin Eaton | Lone Man | |
| Dallas Edwards | Manny |
Production and Technical Credits
| Riley Stearns | Director | |
| Riley Stearns | Screenwriter | |
| Cody Ryder | Producer | |
| Andrew Kortschak | Producer | |
| Stephanie Whonsetler | Producer | |
| Walter Kortschak | Producer | |
| Andrew Karpen | Executive Producer | |
| Munika Lay | Executive Producer | |
| Kent Sanderson | Executive Producer | |
| David Zellner | Executive Producer | |
| Nathan Zellner | Executive Producer | |
| Lisa Ciuffetti | Co-Producer | |
| Camille Bertrand | Co-Producer | |
| Michael Ragen | Director of Photography | |
| Charlotte Royer | Production Designer | |
| Sarah Beth Shapiro | Editor | |
| Jami Villers | Costume Designer | |
| Heather McIntosh | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.