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Palo Alto

2014, English. Directed by Gia Coppola.

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.

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Runtime
1h 40m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Palo Alto isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

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Released
9 May 2014
Country
United States of America
Written by
Gia Coppola
Budget
$1M
Box office
$920K
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What Palo Alto is based on

Palo Alto is based on Palo Alto, a 2010 novel by James Franco, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.

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Palo Alto: quick answers

Is Palo Alto worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Palo Alto?

Palo Alto runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).

Does Palo Alto have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Palo Alto. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Palo Alto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Palo Alto is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Palo Alto on?

Palo Alto isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Palo Alto?

If you liked Palo Alto, try Beautiful Boy, Ken Park, How to Have Sex.

Who directed Palo Alto?

Palo Alto (2014) was directed by Gia Coppola and stars Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff.

What is Palo Alto based on?

Palo Alto is based on Palo Alto, a 2010 novel by James Franco, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.

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