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
The film is about the creation of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg while he was a student at Harvard, not Stanford, but it's a must-watch for any aspiring tech entrepreneur.
Ivory Tower
Elizabeth Armstrong, Richard Arum, Jamshed Bharucha
A documentary that questions the cost -- and value -- of higher education in the United States.
Why you'll love it
This documentary critically analyzes higher education in the United States, including Stanford University.
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, and they stay at Stanford University. It's a comedy about adapting to the digital age.
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 movie is based on a collection of short stories written by James Franco about life in Palo Alto, California, where Stanford University is located.