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"Novocaine: Viewing Options and Streaming Availability"

Author:Kristen Update:Apr 07,2025

Following a press tour where Jack Quaid appeared increasingly battered at a Clippers game, the R-rated action comedy "Novocaine" has hit theaters. Quaid, known for his role in "The Boys," stars as a man who can't feel pain, seemingly embracing roles that involve copious amounts of fake blood.

In her review for IGN, critic Lena Wilson praises "Novocaine" for offering "more depth than its gimmicky 'man who feels no pain' premise may lead you to believe," highlighting its "clever storytelling and character writing that reminds us of a time when seeing movies in theaters was just plain fun."

If you're eager to see "Novocaine" in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know:

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How to Watch Novocaine - Showtimes and Streaming Status

"Novocaine" has just been released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:

  • Fandango
  • AMC Theaters
  • Cinemark Theaters
  • Regal Theaters

Novocaine Streaming Release Date

"Novocaine" will eventually be available to stream on Paramount+, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. Recent Paramount releases, such as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Gladiator 2," have typically appeared on the streaming service about three months after their theatrical debut. Following this pattern, "Novocaine" is expected to be available for streaming on Paramount+ by late June.

Stream Similar Movies:

While you wait for "Novocaine" to hit streaming, you can enjoy similar action comedies on various platforms:

  • The Nice Guys The Nice Guys - Available on Netflix
  • Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Available on Max
  • The Fall Guy The Fall Guy - Available on Prime Video
  • Shaun of the Dead Shaun of the Dead - Available on Prime Video
  • Bullet Train Bullet Train - Available on Hulu
  • Love Hurts Love Hurts - Available on Prime Video

What Is Novocaine About?

"Novocaine" is an original action comedy centered around a man who can't feel 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

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"Novocaine" was penned by Lars Jacobson and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film features the following cast:

  • 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 due to strong bloody violence, grisly images, and pervasive language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 50 minutes.