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My Own Private Idaho

R19911h 44mGus Van Sant
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 77
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"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.

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IndividualFriendshipTreasureRobberySibling RelationshipRome, ItalyParent Child RelationshipGenerations ConflictPortland, OregonHustler

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Own Private Idaho (1991) about?

In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters is a hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor…

Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?

My Own Private Idaho stars River Phoenix (Mike Waters), Keanu Reeves (Scott Favor), James Russo (Richard Waters), William Richert (Bob Pigeon), Rodney Harvey (Gary). The film was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is My Own Private Idaho?

My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is My Own Private Idaho worth watching?

My Own Private Idaho holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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