Palo Alto (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, Palo Alto is a drama film directed by Gia Coppola, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Shy, sensitive April is the class virgin, torn between an illicit flirtation with her soccer coach Mr. B and an unrequited crush on sweet stoner Teddy. Emily, meanwhile, offers sexual favors to every boy to cross her path — including both Teddy and his best friend Fred, a live wire without filters or boundaries. As one high school party bleeds into the next — and April and Teddy struggle to admit their mutual affection — Fred's escalating recklessness starts to spiral into chaos.
Who’s in it. Palo Alto stars Emma Roberts as April, Jack Kilmer as Teddy, Nat Wolff as Fred and James Franco as Mr. B, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Palo Alto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $919.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palo Alto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palo Alto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palo Alto (2014)?
- In US, Palo Alto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Palo Alto worth watching?
- Palo Alto holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palo Alto?
- Palo Alto stars Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff, James Franco and Zoe Levin.
- When was Palo Alto released?
- Palo Alto was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.