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The Times of Harvey Milk

7.319841h 30mMovieDocumentary

Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world.

DirectorRob Epstein
WriterRob Epstein
ProducersRichard Schmiechen·Rob Epstein

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Cast · Directed by Rob Epstein

HMHarvey Milk
Harvey Milk
Self (archive footage)
HFHarvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein
Narrator (voice)
AK
Anne Kronenberg
Self
TH
Tory Hartmann
Self
TA
Tom Ammiano
Self
JE
Jim Elliot
Self
HD
Henry Der
Self
JY
Jeannine Yeomans
Self
BK
Bill Kraus
Self
SG
Sally M. Gearhart
Self
JB
John Briggs
Self (archive footage)
JBJerry Brown
Jerry Brown
Self (archive footage)

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The Times of Harvey Milk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Times of Harvey Milk?

The Times of Harvey Milk is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Times of Harvey Milk on Netflix?

No, The Times of Harvey Milk is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is The Times of Harvey Milk on Amazon Prime Video?

The Times of Harvey Milk isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Times of Harvey Milk for free?

The Times of Harvey Milk is available to stream free (with ads) on Shout! Factory TV and YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Times of Harvey Milk based on a true story?

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