Following a press tour where Jack Quaid appeared increasingly battered at a Clippers game, the R-rated action comedy Novocaine has hit theaters. Quaid stars as a man who feels no pain, leading fans to humorously speculate that he's embracing the role by getting drenched in fake blood.

In her IGN review, critic Lena Wilson praises Novocaine for its depth beyond the surface-level gimmick of a 'man who feels no pain.' She notes the film's "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 see Novocaine in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here's everything you need to know:

Novocaine is currently showing in theaters. You can find showtimes at major theater chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

Novocaine Streaming Release Date

The film will be available to stream on Paramount+, not Netflix or Hulu. Following the pattern of recent Paramount releases such as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Gladiator 2, which debuted on the platform about three months after their theatrical release, Novocaine is expected to be available on Paramount+ by late June.

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What Is Novocaine About?

Novocaine is an original action comedy centered around a man who cannot 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

Novocaine was penned by Lars Jacobson and helmed by directors 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 pervasive language. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.