My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

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.

Key facts

Released:
1991-02-01
Runtime:
104 min
Genres:
Drama
Director:
Gus Van Sant
Top cast:
River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, Chiara Caselli
Original language:
EN
TMDB rating:
7.1/10 from 1,236 votes
Bynge Score:
7.1/10

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