Director: Michael Angarano
Cast: Michael Cera, Michael Angarano, Maya Erskine, Kristen Stewart, April Jeanette Mendez
Sacramento is a 2025 American comedy film directed by Michael Angarano, following two estranged friends whose unexpected reunion sends them on a spontaneous road trip through California — a journey that forces them to confront who they have become and what they have left behind.
What is Sacramento about?
Glenn is on the verge of a major life change — his first child is weeks away — when Ricky, a wandering free spirit he once called his best friend, appears out of nowhere and upends his carefully arranged world. With little planning and even less wisdom, the two hit the road from Los Angeles toward Sacramento, racking up miles and misunderstandings in equal measure. The film traces their shifting dynamic across highway diners, cramped motels, and long stretches of silence, letting the landscape mirror the emotional distance between two men who used to know each other by heart. What begins as an inconvenient interruption slowly becomes something neither could have anticipated.
Cast & crew
Michael Angarano, who also directs, plays alongside Michael Cera, with both performers leaning into a quietly naturalistic chemistry. Maya Erskine and Kristen Stewart appear in supporting roles, while April Jeanette Mendez, Iman Karam, Rosalind Chao, and Tara R Gokey round out the ensemble. Angarano's dual role as star and director gives the film an intimate, personal texture.
Context & significance
Road movies have long held a special place in diaspora imaginations because distance — physical and emotional — is already familiar terrain. Sacramento speaks to viewers who have navigated the gap between old friendships and new responsibilities, a tension that resonates across cultures. For Persian-speaking audiences outside Iran, the theme of two people trying to recover a shared past while standing on very different ground carries particular weight. The film is available with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making it easily accessible for all members of an Iranian household, whether they prefer to follow along in their first language or watch in the original English.
Where & how to watch
Sacramento is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start a subscription and cancel anytime.