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Towelhead

6.220081h 51mRMovieDrama

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

DirectorAlan Ball
WriterAlan Ball
ProducersTed Hope·Alan Ball

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alan Ball

SBSummer Bishil
Summer Bishil
Jasira Maroun
AEAaron Eckhart
Aaron Eckhart
Mr. Vuoso
TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Melina Hines
MBMaria Bello
Maria Bello
Gail Monahan
PMPeter Macdissi
Peter Macdissi
Rifat Maroun
EI
Eugene Jones III
Thomas Bradley
LCLynn Collins
Lynn Collins
Thena Panos
CEChase Ellison
Chase Ellison
Zack Vuoso
MLMatt Letscher
Matt Letscher
Gil Hines
CMChris Messina
Chris Messina
Barry
GPGemmenne de la Peña
Gemmenne de la Peña
Denise
CPCarrie Preston
Carrie Preston
Evelyn Vuoso

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Towelhead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Towelhead?

Towelhead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Towelhead on Netflix?

No, Towelhead is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Towelhead on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Towelhead is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Towelhead for free?

Towelhead is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.