Novocaine (2025)

6.5R110 min

2025 film by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen

Novocaine (known as Mr. No Pain in some regions and Novocaine No Pain in Australia) is a 2025 action comedy film directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and written by Lars Jacobson. It was a co-production of the United States, Canada, and South Africa. The film stars Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, and Jacob Batalon. Its plot follows Nathan Caine (Quaid), a bank employee with the inability to feel pain who goes out to rescue his co-worker (Midthunder) after she is taken hostage by a group of bank robbers.

Novocaine was released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on March 14, 2025. The film was a moderate box office success, grossing $34.2 million worldwide. It received positive reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Novocaine about?
Novocaine (2025) — When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her.
Is Novocaine based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Novocaine scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.