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Self Defense

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★ 6.1(37)19831h 24m

Self Defense is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
Release date: 1983-06-10
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Salter Street Films

Self Defense — trailer

About Self Defense

Self Defense is a 1983 movie in the Thriller, Action and Crime genres, directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell, starring Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet and Daryl Haney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Self Defense in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.

Cast

Tom Nardini

Horatio

Brenda Bazinet

Barbara

Daryl Haney

Chester

Terry-David Després

Daniel

Jack Blum

Patrick

Keith Knight

Steve

Doug Lennox

Cabe

Jeff Pustil

Goose

Fred Wadden

Ian

Gary Dempster

Lloyd

Dennis O'Connor

Clark

Richard Collins

Rosie

Themes & keywords

sniperescapechaseassaultsiegemurdertrapped in buildingcanuxploitation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Self Defense in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Self Defense on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Self Defense on Netflix?+

Self Defense is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Self Defense?+

Self Defense has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Self Defense?+

Self Defense stars Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet, Daryl Haney, Terry-David Després and Jack Blum.

When did Self Defense come out?+

Self Defense is a 1983 movie directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell.

What genre is Self Defense?+

Self Defense is Thriller, Action, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Self Defense?+

Self Defense was directed by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell.