Towelhead (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Towelhead is a drama film directed by Alan Ball, running about 111 minutes. “How can you find yourself if no one can see you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Who’s in it. Towelhead stars Summer Bishil as Jasira Maroun, Aaron Eckhart as Mr. Vuoso, Toni Collette as Melina Hines and Maria Bello as Gail Monahan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Towelhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $367.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Towelhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Towelhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Towelhead (2008)?
- In US, Towelhead is available to 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 Towelhead worth watching?
- Towelhead holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Towelhead?
- Towelhead stars Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello and Peter Macdissi.
- When was Towelhead released?
- Towelhead was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.