Movie poster for My Own Private Idaho
TMDb Rating
7.1/10

1,196 verified votes

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Drama
104 min

"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

Plot Summary

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

Top Cast

River PhoenixKeanu ReevesJames RussoWilliam RichertRodney Harvey

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