Milk (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Milk is a drama film directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A high school graduate, Yusuf could not pass the university entrance exam. Writing poetry is his greatest passion and some of his poems are being printed in various obscure literary journals. But neither these poems, nor the rapidly falling price of the milk they sell, are being of any benefit to Yusuf and Zehra's lives. When Yusuf finds out about Zehra's secret affair with the town's stationmaster he gets disconcerted. Will he find the way to cope with his anxiety for the unknown future, the rapid change that he is going through and the pain of taking a step into adulthood and leaving his youth behind
Who’s in it. Milk stars Melih Selçuk as Yusuf, Rıza Akın as Ali Hoca, Saadet Işıl Aksoy as Semra and Başak Köklükaya as Zehra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Milk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Milk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Milk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Milk (2008)?
- In GB, Milk is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Milk worth watching?
- Milk holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Milk?
- Milk stars Melih Selçuk, Rıza Akın, Saadet Işıl Aksoy, Başak Köklükaya and Tansu Biçer.
- When was Milk released?
- Milk was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.