

Palo Alto
“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.
Where to watch Palo Alto in United States
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Where is Palo Alto streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek |
About Palo Alto
Palo Alto is a 2014 English-language drama film directed by Gia Coppola. The cast is led by Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.
Palo Alto was produced by Rabbit Bandini Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gia Coppola
- Writers
- Gia Coppola
- Release date
- May 9, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Rabbit Bandini Productions
Palo Alto cast & crew
Palo Alto was directed by Gia Coppola and written by Gia Coppola.
The cast features Emma Roberts as April, Jack Kilmer as Teddy, Nat Wolff as Fred, James Franco as Mr. B, Zoe Levin as Emily, and Val Kilmer as Stewart.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Schwartzman, cinematography is by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and it was produced by Adriana Rotaru and Sebastian Pardo.
Is Palo Alto worth watching?
Palo Alto holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 916 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Palo Alto is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Palo Alto
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Cast of Palo Alto

Emma Roberts
April

Jack Kilmer
Teddy

Nat Wolff
Fred

James Franco
Mr. B

Zoe Levin
Emily

Val Kilmer
Stewart

Keegan Allen
Skull

Chris Messina
Mitch

Margaret Qualley
Raquel

Colleen Camp
Sally

Olivia Crocicchia
Chrissy

Christian Madsen
Anthony
Palo Alto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Palo Alto in United States?
Palo Alto is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Palo Alto on Kanopy?
Yes — Palo Alto is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Palo Alto in?
Palo Alto is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Palo Alto?
Palo Alto runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Palo Alto rated?
Palo Alto is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 916 ratings.











