Milk

Name: Milk
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2008-11-05
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 7.2

2008 · Movie · R · 128 min · ★ 7.2 · 88% critics

HistoryDrama

In late-1970s San Francisco, a determined activist organizes a community and runs for public office, becoming a groundbreaking elected leader. As opposition mounts, the fight for equal rights moves from the streets to city hall, showing how everyday people can push for change through politics and solidarity.

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Years: 2008
Release date: 2008-11-05
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 128 min
Critic score: 88/100
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 (2,427 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an inspiring, informative true-story drama about grassroots politics and LGBT rights, with big emotional moments; Not for you if you dislike straightforward biopics or slower, message-forward storytelling like Frost/Nixon.

Pros: inspiring true-story activism; strong lead performance; informative LGBT history | Cons: by-the-book biopic; sometimes slow pacing; one-sided portrayal