After a press tour that featured Jack Quaid looking increasingly battered at a Clippers game, the R-rated action comedy "Novocaine" has hit theaters. Quaid stars as a man who feels no pain, and it seems like the 'The Boys' actor goes out of his way to get covered in fake blood for the role.
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 planning to watch "Novocaine" in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know.
How to Watch Novocaine - Showtimes and Streaming Status --------------------------------------------------------"Novocaine" has just been released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you at the following theater websites:
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 appeared on the streaming service about three months after their theatrical debut. If "Novocaine" follows suit, it is expected to be available for streaming on Paramount+ by late June.
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What Is Novocaine About?
"Novocaine" is an original action comedy about a man who cannot feel pain. The movie's 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
"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.
