My Own Private Idaho (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1991, My Own Private Idaho is a drama and adventure film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 104 minutes. “Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. My Own Private Idaho stars River Phoenix as Michael "Mike" Waters, Keanu Reeves as Scott Favor, James Russo as Richard Waters and William Richert as Bob Pigeon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, My Own Private Idaho has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Own Private Idaho page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Own Private Idaho tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Own Private Idaho (1991)?
- In US, My Own Private Idaho is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Own Private Idaho worth watching?
- My Own Private Idaho holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?
- My Own Private Idaho stars River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert and Rodney Harvey.
- When was My Own Private Idaho released?
- My Own Private Idaho was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.