Following a press tour that hilariously showcased Jack Quaid increasingly battered at a Clippers game, Novocaine has finally hit theaters. This R-rated action-comedy stars Quaid as a man impervious to pain—leading to the amusing theory that the Boys veteran actively seeks out fake blood splatters.
IGN critic Lena Wilson praises the film, stating, “Novocaine offers more depth than its gimmicky 'man who feels no pain' premise suggests, boasting clever storytelling and character writing that evokes the simple joy of a great theatrical experience.”
Planning a trip to the cinema or curious about the streaming release? Find all the details below.
How to Watch Novocaine: Showtimes and Streaming Status
Novocaine is now playing in theaters. Check showtimes near you at these major theater websites:
Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters
Novocaine Streaming Release Date
Novocaine will eventually stream on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Hulu. Recent Paramount releases, such as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Gladiator 2, arrived on the streaming service approximately three months after their theatrical debut. Following a similar pattern, we anticipate Novocaine will be available on Paramount+ by late June.
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What Is Novocaine About?
Novocaine is an original action-comedy about a man who feels no pain. The official synopsis reads:
When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back.
Novocaine Cast and Crew
Written by Lars Jacobson and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, Novocaine stars:
Jack Quaid as Nathan "Novocaine" Caine
Amber Midthunder as Sherry Margrave
Ray Nicholson as Simon Greenly
Jacob Batalon as Roscoe Dixon
Betty Gabriel as Mincy Langston
Matt Walsh as Coltraine Duffy
Conrad Kemp as Andre Clark
Evan Hengst as Ben Clark
Craig Jackson as Nigel
Lou Beatty Jr. as Earl
Novocaine Rating and Runtime
Novocaine is Rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, and pervasive language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 50 minutes.
