Novocaine (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, Novocaine is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by David Atkins, running about 95 minutes. “Getting to the root of the problem is like pulling teeth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.
Who’s in it. Novocaine stars Steve Martin as Frank Sangster, Helena Bonham Carter as Susan, Laura Dern as Jean Noble and Lynne Thigpen as Pat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Novocaine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Novocaine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Novocaine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Novocaine (2001)?
- In US, Novocaine is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Novocaine worth watching?
- Novocaine holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Novocaine?
- Novocaine stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Lynne Thigpen and Chelcie Ross.
- When was Novocaine released?
- Novocaine was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.