Novocaine(2001)
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Novocaine Synopsis
A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.
Novocaine (2001) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by David Atkins, released on November 23, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern and Lynne Thigpen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- David Atkins
- Writers:
- David Atkins
- Producers:
- Daniel M. Rosenberg, Paul Mones
- Cinematographer:
- Vilko Filač
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Numb Gums Production Inc., Summit Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,025,238
- Status:
- Released
Novocaine (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Novocaine before you stream it.
Novocaine Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Martin
as Frank Sangster
Helena Bonham Carter
as Susan
Laura Dern
as Jean Noble
Lynne Thigpen
as Pat
Chelcie Ross
as Mike
Polly Noonan
as Sally
JoBe Cerny
as Pharmacist Wayne Ponze
Elias Koteas
as Harlan Sangster
Yasen Peyankov
as 'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender
Scott Caan
as Duane
- Teri Cotruzzola
Teri Cotruzzola
as Attractive Complaining Patient
Lucina Paquet
as Mrs. Langston
Key crew
Directed by David Atkins, written by David Atkins, produced by Daniel M. Rosenberg and Paul Mones.
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Novocaine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 169 ratings.
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Novocaine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Novocaine online?
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Novocaine (2001) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Novocaine?
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The main cast of Novocaine (2001) includes Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Lynne Thigpen and Chelcie Ross. The film was directed by David Atkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Novocaine released?
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Novocaine was released on November 23, 2001 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Novocaine worth watching?
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Novocaine (2001) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Novocaine?
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Yes. The official Novocaine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.