Milk(2008)
“Never blend in.”
Overview
The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Studio
Focus Features
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$55M
Cast
Sean Penn
as Harvey Milk
Emile Hirsch
as Cleve Jones
Josh Brolin
as Dan White
Diego Luna
as Jack Lira
James Franco
as Scott Smith
Alison Pill
as Anne Kronenberg
Victor Garber
as Mayor Moscone
Denis O'Hare
as John Briggs
Joseph Cross
as Dick Pabich
Stephen Spinella
as Rick Stokes
Boyd Holbrook
as Denton Smith
Lucas Grabeel
as Danny Nicoletta
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
Focus Features • Axon Films • Groundswell Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Milk?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Milk (2008).
What is Milk about?▼
The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.
Who directed Milk?▼
Milk was directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 2008. It is a history, drama film.
How long is Milk?▼
Milk has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Milk?▼
The cast of Milk includes Sean Penn as Harvey Milk, Emile Hirsch as Cleve Jones, Josh Brolin as Dan White, Diego Luna as Jack Lira, James Franco as Scott Smith and more.
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