Milk (2008)
- Synopsis:
- In this moving biopic, Sean Penn ladles on charm and humor to portray pioneering gay activist Harvey Milk as he transforms from San Francisco small businessman to political powerhouse.
- Starring:
- Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch
- Director:
- Gus Van Sant
- Rated:
- R
Clerk's take
Our Clerk Pam Says: Evocative portrait of gay rights pioneer appeals to biopic, tearjerker, and issues-oriented drama fans with blend of rich characters, politics, and pathos. Unabashedly liberal slant may grate on conservatives.
Details
- Starring:
- Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, James Franco, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O'Hare, Joseph Cross, Stephen Spinella, Lucas Grabeel, Brandon Boyce, Zvi Howard Rosenman, Kelvin Yu, Jeff Koons
- Director:
- Gus Van Sant
- Genres:
- Drama, Biopic, Character Drama, Crime Drama, Gay, Gay/Lesbian, Historical Drama, Indie Drama, Political Drama, Suspense, Tearjerkers
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 128
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Year:
- 2008
- Keywords:
- 1970s, activist, assassination, gay, gay rights, homophobia, politics, San Francisco
Awards
- Best Writing
- Best Actor: Sean Penn
- Best Costume Design
- Best Directing
- Best Film Editing
- Best Music (Score)
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor: Josh Brolin
- Best Actor: Sean Penn
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Sean Penn
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: James Franco
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Alison Pill
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Emile Hirsch
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Victor Garber
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Josh Brolin
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Denis O'Hare
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Josh Brolin
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Joseph Cross
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Diego Luna
Academy Award
Won
Nominated
Golden Globe
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Won
Nominated
Movie DNA
Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.
Well-loved movie
Character Depth
Political
Disturbing
Violence
Dry Humor
Romance
Sex
Tearjerker
Revenge
Suspense
Downbeat
Upbeat
Hollywood Feel
Cinematography
Slow Pace
Soundtrack
