Lice
Synopsis
A parasitic outbreak hits a Long Island high school in the 1980s, leading to military quarantine. Students infected with an unbearable itch fight each other for survival.
Top Cast
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Emile Hirsch
Mr. Shanker
Justin Long
Principal Van
Kevin Connolly
Detective Sikorski
Émilie Bierre
Tiff
Joelle Farrow
Jennifer
Riley Davis
Callahan
Cooper Levy
Davis
Christian Meer
Emmett
Gage Munroe
Ricky
Sabrina Saudin
Bethany
Milton Torres Lara
Chavez
Devyn Nekoda
Grace
Tom Keat
Lyle
Annamarie Kasper
Sawyer
Juan Carlos Velis
Anthony
Kate Drummond
Tiff's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Bensimon
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Musella, Shaun Harris
- Original Title
- Lice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Highland Film Group, Action Park Media, French Toast Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Bensimon
Anthony Musella, Shaun Harris
Jeremy Alter, Kevin Connolly, Gary Goldman, Rohini Singh, Michael Tadross Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Bensimon
Director
Anthony Musella
Writer
Shaun Harris
Writer
Jeremy Alter
Producer
Kevin Connolly
Producer
Gary Goldman
Producer
Rohini Singh
Producer
Manmeet Singh
Producer
Jessica Albano
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lice about?
A parasitic outbreak hits a Long Island high school in the 1980s, leading to military quarantine. Students infected with an unbearable itch fight each other for survival.
Who directed Lice?
Lice was directed by Jonathan Bensimon.
Who stars in Lice?
The principal cast of Lice includes Emile Hirsch, Justin Long, Kevin Connolly, Émilie Bierre, Joelle Farrow.
When was Lice released and how long is it?
Lice was released in 2027 with a total runtime of Unknown.