My Own Private Idaho (1991)

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My Own Private Idaho (1991) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 2.4/5 (5 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bill Stafford
Cinematography: Eric Alan Edwards, John J. Campbell
Editing: Curtiss Clayton
Production: New Line Cinema
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch, Italiano
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Crushing Despair and the Void, Touching Family Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion

Keywords

individual, friendship, treasure, robbery, sibling relationship, rome, italy, parent child relationship, generations conflict, portland, oregon, hustler, cocaine, idaho, seattle, washington, male friendship, road trip

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho stars River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, Chiara Caselli.
How long is My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho has a Filmori rating of 2.4/5 based on 5 ratings.
What is the budget of My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho had a budget of $3M.
How much did My Own Private Idaho gross?
My Own Private Idaho grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was My Own Private Idaho produced?
My Own Private Idaho was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of My Own Private Idaho?
The themes of My Own Private Idaho include: Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Crushing Despair and the Void, Touching Family Stories, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion.