Towelhead
Seen it?2008 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Palmer, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$368K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Ball
- Summer BishilJasira Maroun
- Aaron EckhartMr. Vuoso
- Toni ColletteMelina Hines
- Maria BelloGail Monahan
- Peter MacdissiRifat Maroun
- Eugene Jones IIIThomas Bradley
- Lynn CollinsThena Panos
- Chase EllisonZack Vuoso
- Matt LetscherGil Hines
- Chris MessinaBarry