Following a press tour that hilariously showcased Jack Quaid sporting increasingly impressive battle wounds at a Clippers game, Novocaine has finally hit theaters. This R-rated action-comedy stars Quaid as a man impervious to pain, leading one to suspect the Boys veteran actively sought out opportunities for fake blood splatters.
IGN critic Lena Wilson offers a surprisingly positive take, 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 its streaming debut? Read on for details.
How to Watch Novocaine - Showtimes and Streaming Status
Novocaine is now playing in theaters. Find showtimes near you via these major theater chains:
Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters
Novocaine Streaming Release Date
Novocaine will eventually stream on Paramount+, bypassing Netflix and Hulu. Given that recent Paramount releases like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Gladiator 2 arrived on the platform roughly three months after their theatrical release, we can expect Novocaine to **stream on Paramount+ around late June.**
Stream Similar Movies:
The Nice Guys - Netflix
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Max
The Fall Guy - Prime Video
Shaun of the Dead - Prime Video
Bullet Train - Hulu
Love Hurts - Prime Video
What Is Novocaine About?
Novocaine is an original action-comedy about a man who feels no pain. The official synopsis:
"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 runs 1 hour and 50 minutes.
