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Palo Alto

2014Movie1 h 40 minR

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic696.8Rotten Tomatoes70%49%

A tense, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In every city some seek love, some look for trouble, others look for both.

A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.

Feels like

  • Troubled Teen Angst
  • Affluent California Town
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sexual Exploration
  • Lack of Guidance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Social Disconnection
  • Psychological Realism

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Gia Coppola
Written by
Gia Coppola
Produced by
Miles Levy, Sebastian Pardo, Adriana Rotaru
Music by
Robert Schwartzman, Devonté Hynes

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Facts

May 9, 2014 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
May 9, 2014
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$919,591
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Palo Alto?

The RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesome

In the United States, Palo Alto is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Palo Alto worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Palo Alto good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.