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My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

  • Feb 1, 1991
  • 1h 44m
  • R

7.0/10

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1,288 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant. Its leading cast includes River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves and James Russo. It runs for 1 hour 44 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 44 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.0/10 from 1,288 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • River Phoenix Mike Waters
  • Keanu Reeves Scott Favor
  • James Russo Richard Waters
  • William Richert Bob Pigeon
  • Rodney Harvey Gary
  • Chiara Caselli Carmella
  • Michael Parker Digger
  • Jessica Makinson Denise
  • Flea Budd
  • Grace Zabriskie Alena
  • Tom Troupe Jack Favor
  • Udo Kier Hans
  • Sally Curtice Jane Lightwork
  • Robert Lee Pitchlynn Walt
  • Mickey Cottrell Daddy Carroll
  • Wade Evans Wade
  • Matthew Ebert Coverboy
  • Scott Patrick Green Coverboy / Cafe Kid

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