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R20082h 8mGus Van Sant
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 83
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"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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CaliforniaElection CampaignPoliticsHomophobiaSan Francisco, California1970sMayorPoliticianBiographyBased On True Story

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Frequently asked questions

What is Milk (2008) 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 stars in Milk?

Milk stars Sean Penn (Harvey Milk), Emile Hirsch (Cleve Jones), Josh Brolin (Dan White), Diego Luna (Jack Lira), James Franco (Scott Smith). The film was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is Milk?

Milk has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is Milk worth watching?

Milk holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Milk?

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