Jack Quaid’s action-thriller Novocaine is now officially streaming on Paramount+, following a successful theatrical run and strong critical reception.
The film, which holds an 81% critic score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, was directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen from a script by Lars Jacobson.
Novocaine stars Quaid as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered bank employee who can’t feel pain due to a rare medical condition. When his co-worker and love interest Sherry (played by Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped during a bank heist, Caine embarks on a relentless, pain-defying mission to rescue her. The cast also includes Ray Nicholson (Smile 2), Jacob Batalon (Spider-Man: No Way Home), and Matt Walsh (Veep).
Originally released on March 14, Novocaine topped the box office during its opening weekend, earning $8.8 million. Despite modest earnings, the film became one of the lowest-grossing No. 1 openers post-2020, ultimately reaching $34.2 million globally against an $18 million budget.
Quaid celebrated the film’s streaming debut with behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, calling Novocaine “a brutally fun ride” and encouraging fans to tune in on Paramount+.
The Boys star continues to have a busy year. His sci-fi film Companion is also a streaming hit on Max, with a 93% critic score. Additionally, Quaid stars in Neighborhood Watch, now available digitally, alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Malin Akerman.
Novocaine adds to Jack Quaid’s growing list of critically praised roles, solidifying his status as one of 2025’s most in-demand action and thriller stars.
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