Towelhead(2008)
How can you find yourself if no one can see you?
Towelhead Synopsis
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Towelhead (2008) is a drama film directed by Alan Ball, released on September 12, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette and Maria Bello. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Ball
- Writers:
- Alan Ball, Alicia Erian
- Producers:
- Ted Hope, Alan Ball
- Cinematographer:
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- This is that, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $367,638
- Status:
- Released
Towelhead (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Towelhead before you stream it.
Towelhead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Summer Bishil
as Jasira Maroun
Aaron Eckhart
as Mr. Vuoso
Toni Collette
as Melina Hines
Maria Bello
as Gail Monahan
Peter Macdissi
as Rifat Maroun
- Eugene Jones III
Eugene Jones III
as Thomas Bradley
Lynn Collins
as Thena Panos
Chase Ellison
as Zack Vuoso
Matt Letscher
as Gil Hines
Chris Messina
as Barry
Gemmenne de la Peña
as Denise
Carrie Preston
as Evelyn Vuoso
Key crew
Directed by Alan Ball, written by Alan Ball and Alicia Erian, produced by Ted Hope and Alan Ball.
Explore more Drama titles
Towelhead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 158 ratings.
You may also like
Ken Park
2003
Jarhead
2005
Fish Tank
2009
Hala
2019
Lakeview Terrace
2008
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
2016
Palmer
2021
Joe
2014
Not Without My Daughter
1991
20th Century Women
2016
A Private War
2018
American Pastoral
2016
Eve's Bayou
1997
Boyz n the Hood
1991
A Thousand and One
2023
Crash
2005
Neds
2010
Shaft
1971
The Sheltering Sky
1990
Dead Man's Shoes
2004
Movies similar to Towelhead
Dirty Dancing
1987
Gladiator
2000
My Life Without Me
2003
Jarhead
2005
8 Mile
2002
Léon: The Professional
1994
Italian for Beginners
2000
Donnie Darko
2001
Breaking the Waves
1996
Forrest Gump
1994
American Beauty
1999
Dancer in the Dark
2000
A Woman of the World
1925
Void
2017
A Guy Could Change
1946
A History of Violence
2005
Antonia's Line
1995
The Jazz Singer
1927
A Real Young Girl
1976
2 or 3 Things I Know About Him
2005
Towelhead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Towelhead online?
+
Towelhead (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Towelhead?
+
The main cast of Towelhead (2008) includes Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello and Peter Macdissi. The film was directed by Alan Ball. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Towelhead released?
+
Towelhead was released on September 12, 2008 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Towelhead worth watching?
+
Towelhead (2008) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Towelhead?
+
Yes. The official Towelhead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.