Palo Alto

Palo Alto

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

Directed by Gia Coppola

Produced by Rabbit Bandini Productions

2014100 min6.1 / 10

A bleak coming-of-age portrait of affluent teenagers adrift in substance abuse and predatory relationships, marked by emotional isolation and the absence of protective guidance.

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

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  • Is Palo Alto sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Palo Alto end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Palo Alto easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Palo Alto scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Palo Alto violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Palo Alto

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Palo Alto

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Palo Alto, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Palo Alto, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Palo Alto, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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