Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "palo-alto-california"

1. Silicon Valley (2014–2019)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Follows the struggle of Richard Hendricks, a Silicon Valley engineer trying to build his own company called Pied Piper.

Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr

Votes: 166,177

2. The Social Network (2010)

PG-13 | 120 min | Biography, Drama

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara

Votes: 759,961 | Gross: $96.96M

3. McFarland, USA (2015)

PG | 129 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region.

Director: Niki Caro | Stars: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Ramiro Rodriguez, Carlos Pratts

Votes: 42,321 | Gross: $44.47M

4. Shattered Glass (2003)

PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, History

The story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was discovered he fabricated over half of his articles from the publication The New Republic magazine.

Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Votes: 37,721 | Gross: $2.22M

5. Palo Alto (2013)

R | 100 min | Drama

An unflinching portrait of adolescent lust, boredom, and self-destruction that centers around a shy young girl on the cusp of an illicit relationship with her soccer coach.

Director: Gia Coppola | Stars: Emma Roberts, James Franco, Jack Kilmer, Zoe Levin

Votes: 31,197 | Gross: $0.75M

6. The Sisters Brothers (2018)

R | 122 min | Drama, Western

Eli and Charlie Sisters, an infamous duo of gunslinging assassins, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally in 1850s Oregon.

Director: Jacques Audiard | Stars: John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed

Votes: 70,593 | Gross: $3.14M

7. Mr. Brooks (2007)

R | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A well-respected businessman is sometimes controlled by his murder and mayhem-loving alter ego.

Director: Bruce A. Evans | Stars: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, William Hurt, Dane Cook

Votes: 156,407 | Gross: $28.48M

8. Sneakers (1992)

PG-13 | 126 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A security pro finds his past returning to haunt him when he and his unique team are tasked with retrieving a particularly important item.

Director: Phil Alden Robinson | Stars: Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Sidney Poitier, Jo Marr

Votes: 62,599 | Gross: $51.43M

9. The Wave (1981 TV Movie)

TV-G | 46 min | Drama

An experiment in an American High School where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany. Based on a true story.

Director: Alexander Grasshoff | Stars: Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch, Johnny Doran

Votes: 3,397

10. Yosemite (2015)

R | 80 min | Drama

It's the fall of 1985. The intertwining tales of three 5th grade friends, Chris, Joe and Ted, unfold in the suburban paradise of Palo Alto, as the threat of a mountain lion looms over the community.

Director: Gabrielle Demeestere | Stars: James Franco, Everett Meckler, Alec Mansky, Calum John

Votes: 943 | Gross: $0.01M

11. Merry Kissmas (2015 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A woman engaged to marry a self-centered film and stage director/choreographer falls for a caterer whom she kisses, as does he for her.

Director: Michael Feifer | Stars: Karissa Lee Staples, Brant Daugherty, David O'Donnell, Brittany Underwood

Votes: 3,493

12. First Position (2011)

Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary

A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.

Director: Bess Kargman | Stars: Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Miko Fogarty

Votes: 3,457 | Gross: $1.10M

13. Lesson Plan (2010)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, History

'Lesson Plan' is a documentary featuring interviews of the original students and teacher of the 1967 Third Wave experiment. This exercise in fascism took place in Palo Alto, California. ... See full summary »

Directors: David Jeffery, Philip Carr Neel | Stars: Ron Jones, Philip Zimbardo, Scott Thomson, Sherry Tousley

Votes: 184

14. Palo Alto, CA (2007)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

On their last night of Thanksgiving break, four old friends, now all college freshmen, realize their small town has more meaning than they ever imagined.

Director: Brad Leong | Stars: Aaron Ashmore, Johnny Lewis, Justin Mentell, Autumn Reeser

Votes: 918

15. The Big Game (1936)

Passed | 74 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Gamblers kidnap Atlantic's star quarterback Clark Jenkins.

Directors: George Nicholls Jr., Edward Killy | Stars: Phillip Huston, James Gleason, June Travis, Bruce Cabot

Votes: 142

16. Campus Confessions (1938)

Approved | 67 min | Comedy, Music, Sport

An unpopular freshman (William Henry) charms a coed (Betty Grable) by leading the basketball team to victory.

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Betty Grable, Eleanore Whitney, William Henry, Fritz Feld

Votes: 34

17. The Spirit of Stanford (1942)

Approved | 73 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

The Spirit of Stanford finds high school quarterback Frankie Albert, cocky because of his football abilities, heading for Stanford while his teammate, Cliff Bernard, opts for the University... See full summary »

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Frankie Albert, Marguerite Chapman, Matt Willis, Shirley Patterson

Votes: 52

18. Indies Under Fire: The Battle for the American Bookstore (2006)

Documentary

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Director: Jacob Bricca

Votes: 8

19. Woman Who Harassed Senior Citizen over MAGA Hat Goes into Hiding: Ironic Justice (2019 Video)

9 min | Short, News

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Star: Matt Christiansen

20. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Wendigo (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam and Dean make a stop at Blackwater Ridge and end up helping a young woman and her brother find their other brother, who mysteriously disappeared, while on a camping trip, in the woods.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Callum Keith Rennie, Gina Holden

Votes: 8,658

21. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Who Ya Gonna Call? (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A man comes to Gus and Shawn claiming he's being haunted, while Carlton and Juliet work the murder of a doctor.

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,215

22. City Confidential (1998–2023)
Episode: Palo Alto, CA: Flesh and Blood (2004)

TV-14 | Crime, Documentary

The case is about a popular murdered school teacher in Silicon Valley town of Palo Alto, California.

Star: Keith David

23. Chuck (2007–2012)
Episode: Chuck Versus the Gravitron (2008)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

How much can Jill be trusted? Will Fulcrum get the intersect? Can Big Mike save Buy More from thieves? Who's coming to Ellie's Thanksgiving dinner?

Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Ryan McPartlin

Votes: 1,322

24. Next (2020)
Episode: FILE #3 (2020)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

Shea and Le Blanc head to Dartmouth to investigate NEXT's whereabouts, which are potentially linked to Biomotion Labs. There, they visit LeBlanc's friend, Professor Richard Pearish for ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: John Slattery, Fernanda Andrade, Michael Mosley, Gerardo Celasco

Votes: 360

25. House Hunters (1999– )
Episode: Sensational Silicon Valley Spread (2009)

TV-G | Reality-TV

After selling their home, Frank and Corrie are living with their son in temporary housing in Palo Alto, California. They're looking in the Silicon Valley area for an open-plan, ranch-style ... See full summary »

Star: Andromeda Dunker

26. Forensic Files (1996–2011)
Episode: Hell's Kitchen (2010)

TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Crime

It appeared the victim had accidentally fallen and hit her head at the bottom of the stairs. But the odd position of her shoes and the absence of blood spatter led police to suspect the ... See full summary »

Stars: Peter Thomas, Kristine Fitzhugh, Mike Denson, Ken Fitzhugh

Votes: 70

27. Diary (2000–2014)
Episode: Diary of Facebook (2011)

21 min | Documentary, Biography

A journey deep inside the social network's hyper-kinetic Palo Alto, California, headquarters to tell the story of what really goes on. Featuring Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gives ... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Huang

28. Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode: Depths (2012)

TV-PG | 20 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Artemis returns to the team to protect an important satellite launch.

Director: Tim Divar | Stars: Tim Curry, Stephanie Lemelin, Yuri Lowenthal, Jesse McCartney

Votes: 3,142

29. House Hunters (1999– )
Episode: Fashion Designer and Engineer Look for an Eichler in Palo Alto, California (2012)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Shekhar, an engineer, and his wife, Swati, a fashion designer, have been living with her parents while looking for a home. They've made many offers, but so far the booming Silicon Valley ... See full summary »

Star: Andromeda Dunker

30. Traitor/Patriot (2022)
Episode: China Steals the Future (2022)

Documentary, History, War

Xialong Zhang and Cao Guangzhi are two Chinese nationals who are caught attempting to steal proprietary information from Apple Inc., and Tesla's Autonomous Driving vehicle for the Chinese Competitor.

Directors: Maria Berry, Marek Bures | Stars: H. Keith Melton, William Evanina, Kathy Stearman, Mark Kelton

31. Young Justice (2010–2023)
Episode: Salvage (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Superboy and Blue Beetle take on Intergang, while Nightwing tries to salvage the soul of a former comrade.

Director: Tim Divar | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Nick Chinlund, Grey Griffin, Crispin Freeman

Votes: 2,969

32. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020)
Episode: Ragtag (2014)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Ward's betrayal and HYDRA's shocking secrets are revealed as Coulson's team goes undercover on a mission that leaves no one unscathed.

Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet

Votes: 3,770

33. Timeless (2016–2018)
Episode: The Miracle of Christmas Part I/II (2018)

TV-PG | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

With a little help from their future selves, Lucy and Wyatt, along with the rest of the team, journey to the California Gold Rush and the Korean War's Hungnam evacuation in a daring bid to save Rufus and stop Rittenhouse once and for all.

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph

Votes: 1,382

34. Next (2020)
Episode: FILE #1 (2020)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

Silicon Valley pioneer Paul LeBlanc joins forces with Special Agent Shea Salazar after a series of tech mishaps places the world in danger; Paul juggles his health and family life; Shea's son experiences bullying at school.

Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: John Slattery, Fernanda Andrade, Michael Mosley, Gerardo Celasco

Votes: 517