Who is Mr. B in Palo Alto?

James Franco plays Mr. B in the film.

What is Palo Alto about?

Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is the class virgin - a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick Fred (Nat Wolff) is an unpredictable live wire with few filters or boundaries. While April negotiates a dangerous affair with Mr. B., and Teddy performs community service for a DUI - secretly carrying a torch for April, who may or may not share his affection - Fred seduces Emily (Zoe Levin), a promiscuous loner who seeks validation through sexual encounters. One high-school party bleeds into another as April and Teddy finally acknowledge their mutual affection, and Fred's escalating recklessness spirals into chaos.

Palo Alto

Name: Palo Alto
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-05-09
Duration: 97
Rating: 49

R 1 hr 37 min

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How long is Palo Alto?: Palo Alto is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who directed Palo Alto?: Gia Coppola

Who is Mr. B in Palo Alto?: James Franco plays Mr. B in the film.

What is Palo Alto about?: Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is the class virgin - a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick Fred (Nat Wolff) is an unpredictable live wire with few filters or boundaries. While April negotiates a dangerous affair with Mr. B., and Teddy performs community service for a DUI - secretly carrying a torch for April, who may or may not share his affection - Fred seduces Emily (Zoe Levin), a promiscuous loner who seeks validation through sexual encounters. One high-school party bleeds into another as April and Teddy finally acknowledge their mutual affection, and Fred's escalating recklessness spirals into chaos.