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 protagonist attends the University of Berkeley and the film features iconic scenes set in the city.
Harold and Maude
Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.
Why you'll love it
The film is set in the San Francisco Bay Area, with several scenes taking place in Berkeley.
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
Parts of the film are set in 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
The film depicts the life of Harvey Milk, a Berkeley graduate and the first openly gay elected official in California.
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
A documentary that captures the spirit of the countercultural revolution that took place in Berkeley in the 1960s.