Following a press tour that hilariously showcased Jack Quaid sporting increasingly worse injuries 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 might be intentionally seeking out opportunities for fake blood splatters.

IGN critic Lena Wilson praises the film in her review, stating, “Novocaine offers more depth than its gimmicky ‘man who feels no pain’ premise might suggest," adding, "with clever storytelling and character writing that evokes the simple joy of a great theatrical experience.”

Planning a trip to the cinema to see Novocaine, or curious about its 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 using the links below:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

Novocaine Streaming Release Date

Novocaine will eventually stream on Paramount+, rather than Netflix or 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 to stream on Paramount+ by late June.

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The Nice Guys - Netflix
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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 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 written by Lars Jacobson and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film 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 for 1 hour and 50 minutes.