The Social Network
Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake
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.
Why you'll love it
Although not set in Palo Alto, the film is about the creation of Facebook, a company that is now headquartered in Palo Alto.
Steve Jobs
Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the life of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, a company based in the Palo Alto area.
The Internship
Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Rose Byrne
Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment.
Why you'll love it
Two salesmen get internships at Google, headquartered in Mountain View, near Palo Alto. The film showcases the tech culture of Silicon Valley.
Palo Alto
Emma Roberts, James Franco, Jack Kilmer
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.
Why you'll love it
The film is a series of vignettes about a group of high school students living in Palo Alto, California, showcasing the realities of growing up in such a unique town.