Headbang (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2025, Headbang is a drama film directed by Anna Khaja, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. The complex power of the hijab, and how a seemingly simple piece of cloth embodies both what the wearer imbues it with and what society project onto to it, through the lens of two different young women.
Who’s in it. Headbang stars Alexa Mansour as Leila, Rusama Islam as Amara, Purbi Joshi as Faznah and Yasmine Aker as Hoda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Headbang sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headbang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headbang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headbang (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Headbang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Headbang worth watching?
- Headbang holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Headbang?
- Headbang stars Alexa Mansour, Rusama Islam, Purbi Joshi, Yasmine Aker and Nina Nayebi.
- When was Headbang released?
- Headbang was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.