My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

7.1 /10 1,205 votes
February 1, 1991 1h 44m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Gus Van Sant
Writers Gus Van Sant, William Shakespeare
Studio New Line Cinema
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Budget $2,500,000

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Cast & Crew

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Mike Waters

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor

James Russo

James Russo

Richard Waters

William Richert

William Richert

Bob Pigeon

Rodney Harvey

Rodney Harvey

Gary

Chiara Caselli

Chiara Caselli

Carmella

Michael Parker

Digger

Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson

Denise

Flea

Flea

Budd

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Alena

Tom Troupe

Tom Troupe

Jack Favor

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

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Frequently Asked Questions

My Own Private Idaho was released on February 1, 1991.

The runtime of My Own Private Idaho is 1h 44m.

My Own Private Idaho is a Drama movie.

My Own Private Idaho has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

My Own Private Idaho is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.

The main cast of My Own Private Idaho includes River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo.

My Own Private Idaho is originally in English.