Milk movie poster

Milk

"Never blend in."

November 5, 2008 2h 8m 7.2/10 (2,337 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Milk is a history/drama film. directed by Gus Van Sant. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, and Josh Brolin

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 5, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 2h 8m 128 minutes total
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User Rating 7.2/10 Great (2,337 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $54.6M 2.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$54,600,000

Production Companies

  • Focus Features
  • Axon Films
  • Groundswell Productions
  • Jinks/Cohen Company

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milk 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...

Who directed Milk?

Milk was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is Milk?

Milk has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).

When was Milk released?

Milk was released on November 5, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Milk?

The main cast of Milk includes Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco.

Is Milk worth watching?

Milk has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,337 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.