Following a press tour that hilariously showcased Jack Quaid sporting increasingly impressive (and fake) injuries at a Clippers game, Novocaine has finally hit theaters. This R-rated action-comedy stars Quaid as a man who feels no pain—leading to some truly over-the-top, blood-soaked scenes. It seems Quaid embraces the opportunity to get covered in fake blood with gusto!

IGN critic Lena Wilson praises the film in her review, stating, “Novocaine offers more depth than its gimmicky 'man who feels no pain' premise may lead you to believe," adding that it features "clever storytelling and character writing that reminds us of a time when seeing movies in theaters was just plain fun.”

Planning a trip to the cinema to see Novocaine, or curious about when it will be available for streaming? 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 be available to stream on Paramount+, not Netflix or Hulu. Recent Paramount releases, like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Gladiator 2, arrived on the streaming service approximately three months after their theatrical release. Following a similar pattern, we can expect Novocaine to stream on Paramount+ around late June.

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The Nice Guys - Netflix
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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 with a unique ability: he can't feel pain. The official synopsis is:

"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 written by Lars Jacobson and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The cast includes:

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 language throughout. The film runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.