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Self Defense... for Cowards

6.719628mMovieAnimationComedy

In a series of vignettes, we see how to "win" a barroom fight by such tactics as going limp, garlic breath, screaming, enlisting the help of a large, intimidating friend, etc.

DirectorGene Deitch

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Cast · Directed by Gene Deitch

ATArthur Treacher
Arthur Treacher
Narrator

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Self Defense... for Cowards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Self Defense... for Cowards?

Self Defense... for Cowards isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Self Defense... for Cowards on Netflix?

No, Self Defense... for Cowards is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Self Defense... for Cowards on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Self Defense... for Cowards isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Self Defense... for Cowards for free?

Self Defense... for Cowards isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Self Defense... for Cowards?

Self Defense... for Cowards hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1962. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.