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Novocaine

2025Movie1 h 50 minR

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic586.0Rotten Tomatoes81%77%

A tense, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Nathan Caine can't feel pain.

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Thriller
  • Reluctant Hero Archetype
  • Stunt-Heavy Choreography
  • Darkly Comedic Tone
  • Urban Crime Setting
  • Adrenaline-Fueled Pacing
  • Chemistry-Driven Leads
  • Practical Effects Focus
  • B-Movie Charm
  • Survival Instinct

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Written by
Lars Jacobson
Produced by
Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Matt Schwartz
Music by
Lorne Balfe, Andrew Kawczynski

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 3, 2025 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
March 3, 2025
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
122 countries

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Artistic License – Medicine, Betty and Veronica, Brother–Sister Incest +8

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Where can I stream Novocaine?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Paramount+Philo

In the United States, Novocaine streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 120 other countries.

Is Novocaine worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 58).

Will Novocaine make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (5 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).