My Own Private Idaho(1991)
“Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”
Overview
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.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
River Phoenix
as Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
as Scott Favor
James Russo
as Richard Waters
William Richert
as Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
as Gary
Chiara Caselli
as Carmella
Michael Parker
as Digger
Jessica Makinson
as Denise
Flea
as Budd
Grace Zabriskie
as Alena
Tom Troupe
as Jack Favor
Udo Kier
as Hans
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Fine Line Features
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Where can I watch My Own Private Idaho?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Own Private Idaho (1991).
What is My Own Private Idaho 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 and sexual deviant.
Who directed My Own Private Idaho?▼
My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1991. It is a drama film.
How long is My Own Private Idaho?▼
My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?▼
The cast of My Own Private Idaho includes River Phoenix as Mike Waters, Keanu Reeves as Scott Favor, James Russo as Richard Waters, William Richert as Bob Pigeon, Rodney Harvey as Gary and more.
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