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Milk

2008·Movie·R·128 min·7.2(2,434)

Never blend in.

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.

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Where to watch Milk in United States

Click a service to open Milk there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Milk streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaSundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyArthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, ZDFApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video

About Milk

Milk is a 2008 English-language history and drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. The cast is led by Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Milk was produced by Focus Features, Axon Films, and Groundswell Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 5, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.

Director
Gus Van Sant
Writers
Dustin Lance Black
Release date
November 5, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$55 million
Production
Focus Features, Axon Films, Groundswell Productions
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Milk cast & crew

Milk was directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Dustin Lance Black.

The cast features 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 Alison Pill as Anne Kronenberg.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Harris Savides, and it was produced by Bruce Cohen and Dustin Lance Black.

Is Milk worth watching?

Milk holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 2,434 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.

At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy history and drama, Milk is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Milk

In United States, you can stream Milk on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Milk

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Harvey Milk

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

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Dick Pabich

Stephen Spinella

Stephen Spinella

Rick Stokes

Boyd Holbrook

Boyd Holbrook

Denton Smith

Lucas Grabeel

Lucas Grabeel

Danny Nicoletta

Milk — FAQs

Where can I watch Milk in United States?

Milk is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Milk on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Milk is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Milk in?

Milk is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Milk?

Milk runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

What is Milk rated?

Milk is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 2,434 ratings.

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