Movie

Towelhead

“How can you find yourself if no one can see you?”

★ 6.2(157)20081h 51m

Towelhead is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alan Ball
Release date: 2008-09-12
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Arabic
Box office: $367,638
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: This is that

Towelhead — trailer

About Towelhead

Towelhead is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Alan Ball, starring Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart and Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 157 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Towelhead in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.

Cast

Summer Bishil

Jasira Maroun

Aaron Eckhart

Mr. Vuoso

Toni Collette

Melina Hines

Maria Bello

Gail Monahan

Peter Macdissi

Rifat Maroun

Eugene Jones III

Thomas Bradley

Lynn Collins

Thena Panos

Chase Ellison

Zack Vuoso

Matt Letscher

Gil Hines

Chris Messina

Barry

Gemmenne de la Peña

Denise

Carrie Preston

Evelyn Vuoso

Themes & keywords

pubertypedophiliasmall towngulf warethnic stereotypeparent child relationshiparabianmenstruationarab-americanhouston, texasneighborteenage crushfather daughter conflict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Towelhead in United States?+

In United States, Towelhead is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Towelhead on Netflix?+

Towelhead is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Towelhead?+

Towelhead has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Towelhead?+

Towelhead stars Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello and Peter Macdissi.

When did Towelhead come out?+

Towelhead is a 2008 movie directed by Alan Ball.

What genre is Towelhead?+

Towelhead is Drama film.

Who directed Towelhead?+

Towelhead was directed by Alan Ball.