Milk 2008 · USA · 128 minutes · R · Won 2 Oscars. Another 61 wins & 140 nominations. biopic gay & lesbian films political drama Stars: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco Director: Gus Van Sant Never Blend In. The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. Tags: fighting the system, on the campaign trail, rise to power 7.5 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Never Blend In. The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. Tags: fighting the system, on the campaign trail, rise to power Watch Milk trailer Starring of Milk Sean Penn as Harvey Milk Emile Hirsch as Cleve Jones James Franco as Scott Smith Josh Brolin as Dan White Diego Luna as Jack Lira Alison Pill as Anne Kronenberg Victor Garber as Mayor Moscone Denis OHare as John Briggs Joseph Cross as Dick Pabich Stephen Spinella as Rick Stokes Boyd Holbrook as Denton Smith Lucas Grabeel as Danny Nicoletta Dave Franco as Telephone Tree Storyline of Milk The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk, who became an outspoken agent for change, seeking equal rights and opportunities for all. His great love for the city and its people brought him backing from young and old, straight and gay, alike – at a time when prejudice and violence against gays was openly accepted as the norm. Genre: biography, drama, history, romance Theme: fighting the system, on the campaign trail, rise to power Mood: food for thought, triumph of the spirit Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: profanity, sexual situations, violence MPA rating: R Award: Won 2 Oscars. Another 61 wins & 140 nominations. Budget: 20000000 Rating of Milk 7.5 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Milk Write your review or comment