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1991 • Drama • 104m

My Own Private Idaho

"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

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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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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
Jessica Makinson
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Flea
Flea
Budd
Grace Zabriskie
Grace Zabriskie
Alena
Tom Troupe
Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
Udo Kier
Udo Kier
Hans
Mickey Cottrell
Mickey Cottrell
Daddy Carroll
Scott Patrick Green
Scott Patrick Green
Coverboy / Cafe Kid
Vana O'Brien
Vana O'Brien
Sharon Waters
Shaun Jordan
Shaun Jordan
Cafe Kid
Eric Hull
Eric Hull
Mayor's Aid
Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel
Airline Clerk
Pao Pei Andreoli
Pao Pei Andreoli
Italian Street Boy
Director: Gus Van SantProducer: Laurie ParkerScreenplay: Gus Van Sant

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WilsonWatches
2021-03-28
80%

Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.

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Status
Released
Origin
US
Languages
English, Italian, German
Studios
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Budget
$2,500,000
Box Office
$6,400,000

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