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Milk

7.220082h 8mRMovieHistoryDrama

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.

DirectorGus Van Sant

WriterDustin Lance Black

ProducersBruce Cohen·Dustin Lance Black

Where to watch

Sundance Now Amazon Channel

Sundance Now Amazon Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

Sundance Now Apple TV Channel

Sundance Now Apple TV Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

Sean Penn

Emile Hirsch

Josh Brolin

Diego Luna

James Franco

Alison Pill

Anne Kronenberg

Victor Garber

Denis O'Hare

Joseph Cross

Stephen Spinella

Stephen Spinella

Boyd Holbrook

Lucas Grabeel

Danny Nicoletta

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Milk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Milk?

Milk is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Milk on Netflix?

No, Milk is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is Milk on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Milk isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch Milk for free?

Milk is available on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Milk based on a true story?

Yes — Milk is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).