Palo Alto
A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.
Release Year
2014
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.
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Palo Alto is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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