Novocaine

Nate is an ordinary guy whose unusual condition, an inability to feel physical pain, becomes the one edge he never expected. When the woman he cares about is snatched, he turns that numbness into a practical advantage, barreling into a criminal underworld that isn't built for someone who can take hits without flinching. The film mixes fast action with dry humor as Nate improvises tactics, gathers odd allies, and attempts risky rescues, all while the stakes keep rising and loyalties get tested. The tone stays energetic, leaning on clever set pieces and character moments instead of twisting the plot into mystery.

Released in 2025, Novocaine was directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, and it was created by Lars Jacobson. The cast headslined Jack Quaid as Nate, with Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, and Betty Gabriel in supporting roles, giving the film a tight ensemble feel.

The movie opened in theaters in 2025 and had a steady theatrical presence, appealing to audiences who like genre mixes. It gained additional viewers through home release windows and online discussion, helping it maintain visibility beyond opening weekend without blockbuster-level figures.

Novocaine prompted a fair amount of social chatter, especially around its unusual premise and the way it treats pain as both a plot mechanic and a source of comic contrast. Fans on social platforms highlighted certain action beats and the chemistry between Quaid and Midthunder, and clips from set pieces circulated as short-form highlights.

Critics' reactions leaned toward mixed to favorable, with an average user score around 6.8 out of 10 from over a thousand votes. Reviews often praised the pacing and the actors' willingness to play against expectations, while noting that the tone can wobble between broad comedy and darker thrills. The film looks at resilience, how people cope when physical limits don't match emotional ones, and how humor can soften violent set pieces without undercutting risk.