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My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

1991★ 7.0 · 1.2K1h 44mDrama

Overview

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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Cast

Keanu Reeves
as Scott Favor

Jim Caviezel
as Airline Clerk

William Richert
as Bob Pigeon

Udo Kier
as Hans

River Phoenix
as Mike Waters

James Russo
as Richard Waters

Grace Zabriskie
as Alena

Flea
as Budd

Gus Van Sant
as Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)

Rodney Harvey
as Gary

Chiara Caselli
as Carmella

Jessica Makinson
as Denise

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Release date: 1991-02-01

Budget: $2,500,000

Revenue: $6,400,000

Runtime: 1h 44m

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Drama

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