The Sensei
2008, English. Directed by Diana Lee Inosanto.
The Courage to Fight. The Strength to Win.
Lonely gay teenager, McClain, struggles to fit in with his classmates in a small, conservative Colorado town. After he's severely beaten at school, Karen O'Neil, a martial arts Sensei, secretly trains him to defend himself. When the town discovers their secret, a series of catastrophic events unfolds.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 May 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Diana Lee Inosanto
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The Sensei runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Sensei isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sensei?
If you liked The Sensei, try Beast, Birth of the Dragon, The Karate Kid.
Who directed The Sensei?
The Sensei (2008) was directed by Diana Lee Inosanto and stars Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David.