Milk (2008), directed by Gus Van Sant, is inspired by the life of Harvey Milk, a trailblazing gay rights activist and politician. It narrates his historic achievement as the first openly homosexual individual elected to public office in California — serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Garnering across-the-board critical acclaim, the movie acquired numerous compliments from both critics and viewers.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Milk (2008) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Milk (2008) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Milk (2008) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
Harvey Milk achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Marking a watershed movement in Californian history, Milk became the first openly homosexual man to be elected to a significant public office in the US. His impact unfolded far beyond the LGBTQ+ community as he emerged as a unifying force, bringing together diverse groups ranging from senior citizens to union workers. The 48-year-old had transcended from a niche activist to a revered national hero until he was assassinated in his City Hall office on November 27, 1978.
Sean Penn puts in an astonishing performance as Harvey Milk, getting exceptional support from an ensemble cast including Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O’Hare, Joseph Cross, Stephen Spinella, and Lucas Grabeel.
Watch Milk (2008) streaming via HBO Max
Milk (2008) is available to watch on HBO Max. Join HBO Max or Max to discover a universe of compelling stories, from gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, all at your fingertips.
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The synopsis for Milk (2008) is as follows:
“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 became an activist for gay rights and inspired others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.”
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