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Milk

2008Movie2 h 8 minR

DramaHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic837.6Rotten Tomatoes93%89%

A moving, melancholic history movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Biography
  • LGBTQ+ Rights Activism
  • Political Drama
  • Social Justice
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Character-Driven
  • Period Piece
  • San Francisco Culture
  • Human Rights

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Dustin Lance Black
Produced by
Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

November 5, 2008 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
November 5, 2008
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$55 million
Available in
66 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Gay Aesop, Troubled, but Cute, Betty and Veronica +9

  • Gay Aesop
  • Troubled, but Cute
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Mononymous Biopic Title
  • The Fundamentalist
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Shown Their Work
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Those Two Guys
  • Little "No"
  • Talking Down the Suicidal

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Milk?"

Questions about Milk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Milk?

History Vault

In the United States, Milk streams on History Vault. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Milk worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83).

Is Milk plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Milk good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Milk use?

Gay AesopTroubled, but CuteBetty and VeronicaMononymous Biopic TitleThe FundamentalistTwofer Token MinorityDriven to SuicideShown Their WorkBittersweet EndingThose Two GuysLittle "No"Talking Down the Suicidaland 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Gay Aesop, Troubled, but Cute, and Betty and Veronica.