Milk
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Milk

Never blend in.

7.2 / 10 2008 2h 8mR English
HistoryDrama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Harvey Milk

Lead
Emile Hirsch

Emile Hirsch

Cleve Jones

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Dan White

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Jack Lira

James Franco

James Franco

Scott Smith

Alison Pill

Alison Pill

Anne Kronenberg

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Mayor Moscone

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

John Briggs

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gus Van Sant's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Milk is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker