Milk
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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Streaming now in the United States on History Vault.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Harvey Milk’s Stunning Candlelight Vigil
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Frequently asked questions about Milk
Where can I watch Milk in the United States?
Milk is available to stream on History Vault in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Milk for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Milk needs a subscription to History Vault, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Milk?
Milk scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Milk?
Milk stars Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, and James Franco. Gus Van Sant is the director.
How long is Milk?
Milk runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).
When did Milk come out?
Milk was released on November 5, 2008.
Which studio made Milk?
Milk was produced by Focus Features, Axon Films, and Groundswell Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Milk?
Milk was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did Milk make at the box office?
Milk grossed $54,600,000 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.