Milk (2008)
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- Trailer 1 (02:25)
- Clip: This is the most wonderful dinner I have ever had. (00:43)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Cast
- Sean Penn
- Emile Hirsch
- Josh Brolin
- Diego Luna
- James Franco
- Alison Pill
- Victor Garber
- Denis O'Hare
- Joseph Cross
- Stephen Spinella
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Mar 28, 2019
dairy milk: -violently straight -goes bad quickly -gives you cramps -stolen from a cow's titty harvey milk: -gay -got better over time -gave us rights -probably hugged a cow at some point
kyleJun 26, 2017ryan from high school musical playing a gay activist what a concept™ !!!!
Allie !!!May 18, 2018“if a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.”
shea - Jan 11, 2020
Revisited for the hell of it. Such great performances.
Sean BakerApr 19, 2024movie night w/ mom, her choice #ally 🏳️🌈
zoë rose bryantJun 8, 2017alison pill was the first ever lesbian
Vivian - Aug 5, 2021
The straights ruin everything
Jane VivianDec 27, 2021Gus Van Sant is a filmmaker with a unique vision and style. His films are usually very subtly done, but their subtlety makes them shine. Quiet but powerful. Sometimes slow, never sluggish. But above all, the cinematography is always top-notch. Many of these elements make…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineThe acting in this movie is out of this world. All of the actors do a fantastic job. A really powerful movie.
Felipe F.
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Top Reviews
- Al likedMilk
me and my bro watched this movie in high school and then went into separate rooms and cried uncontrollably with a hopeless and exhausted air about us for upwards of half an hour
Yeuris Asencio lovedMilkI didn’t know about his story until I watched this movie. As someone from the LGBTQ+ community, I appreciate watching this guy’s story and seeing how unfair things were for us, and as someone young who wants to become a politician, this is inspiring to my future dreams.
nevan lovedMilkharvey milk was truly a revolutionary, one of the greatest gay rights activists of all time, and he is perfectly portrayed by an incredible sean penn. one of the best modern biopics with great writing, acting, and prideful storytelling. i felt his tragedy and his beautiful spirit
- .gregory. likedMilk
i watched this for my film class, i didn't really know what it was going into it, but i was not disappointed. it was very emotional and empowering. it was weird seeing josh brolin and james franco in the same movie though
Reyham likedMilkI don’t know why I always thought Milk was about a marketing salesman who’s last name Milk helped name actual Milk, Milk. Was in for a surprise. First time seeing Sean Penn in a different light. Great performance
Andre lovedMilkI’ve got to stop watching movies like this. All they do is make me cry and get angry at the world 😭rip Harvey💔 Dan, hope you’re rotting in hell 🖕🏽😘
- riah lovedMilk
I can’t believe school never taught me about this guy. Proves the movies point too, 70s aesthetic served too made me enter into an era
Cecilie lovedMilkThe acting in this is spot on. I really liked this movie even if it was rather long. I have nothing but love for Milk and his story.
Kent LeHoullier lovedMilkOutstanding performances and an interesting and sad story, excellent movie
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
The film is superbly crafted, covering huge amounts of time, people and the zeitgeist without a moment of lapsed energy or inattention to detail.
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
Brolin's work is superlatively expressive of the inchoate impulses roiling inside his sorry character. But good as most of the cast is, the show belongs squarely to Penn.
Todd McCarthy
Variety
Milk is one of the most heartfelt portraits of a politician ever made--the man himself remains just out of reach.
David Edelstein
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk (2008) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Milk (2008)?
The movie is 2hr 8min long.
What's Milk (2008) about?
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Who's the cast of Milk (2008)?
- 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
Who's the director behind Milk (2008)?
Gus Van Sant directed Milk (2008).
Who produced Milk (2008)?
Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Michael London produced Milk (2008).
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