

Milk
“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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, ZDF | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Milk

Sean Penn
Harvey Milk

Emile Hirsch
Cleve Jones

Josh Brolin
Dan White

Diego Luna
Jack Lira

James Franco
Scott Smith

Alison Pill
Anne Kronenberg

Victor Garber
Mayor Moscone

Denis O'Hare
John Briggs

Joseph Cross
Dick Pabich

Stephen Spinella
Rick Stokes

Boyd Holbrook
Denton Smith

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.











