Inside Out
Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Why you'll love it
The film's protagonist family moves from Minnesota to San Francisco, and Berkeley is mentioned as a place where they considered moving.
The Graduate
Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Why you'll love it
The film's protagonist is a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, and the film explores his disillusionment with adult life.
The Kite Runner
Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni
Amir lives in California with his wife Soraya. He receives a call from his uncle Rahim Khan who urges him to travel to Afghanistan and rescue the son of Amir's childhood servant and friend, Hassan.
Why you'll love it
Part of the film is set in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Berkeley, where the protagonist settles after fleeing Afghanistan.
Milk
Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Why you'll love it
Harvey Milk, the film's protagonist, studied at the University of California, Berkeley, before moving to San Francisco.
Berkeley in the Sixties
Jentri Anders, Joan Baez, Frank Bardacke
A documentary about militant student political activity in the University of California-Berkely in the 1960's.
Why you'll love it
This documentary provides a historical look at the University of California, Berkeley during the 1960s.