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My Own Private Idaho (1991)

R · 1991-02-01 · 1h 44m · EN
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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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Gus Van SantDirector
Budget
$2.5M
Box office
$6.4M

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River PhoenixRiver PhoenixMichael "Mike" WatersKeanu ReevesKeanu ReevesScott FavorJames RussoJames RussoRichard WatersWilliam RichertWilliam RichertBob PigeonRodney HarveyRodney HarveyGaryChiara CaselliChiara CaselliCarmellaMichael ParkerMichael ParkerDiggerJessie ThomasJessie ThomasDeniseFleaFleaBuddGrace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieAlenaTom TroupeTom TroupeJack FavorUdo KierUdo KierHans

Keywords

Father son relationshipRoad tripFriendshipRobberyHustlerParent child relationshipMale friendshipSibling relationshipPovertyRome, italyTreasureGay interestLgbt interestProstitutionIncestLost motherCocaineSeattleIndividualPortland, oregonGay sexGay themeUnrequited loveGenerations conflictIdahoMale prostituteNarcolepsySeattle, usaSeattle, washington

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Genre affinityDrama · AdventureTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Road Trip · FriendshipDialogue densityDramaDirector preference98171Actor preference96314 · 9327 · 25167Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is My Own Private Idaho?

My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 104 minutes.

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