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My Own Private Idaho

“Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”

★ 7.0 / 10 (1,290 votes)February 1, 1991104 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 1991
StatusReleased
Runtime104 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish, Italian, German
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$2,500,000
Revenue$6,400,000
ProductionNew Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
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Crew

Director

Gus Van Sant

Writers

Gus Van Sant

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Cast

River PhoenixRiver PhoenixMike Waters
Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesScott Favor
James RussoJames RussoRichard Waters
William RichertWilliam RichertBob Pigeon
Rodney HarveyRodney HarveyGary
Chiara CaselliChiara CaselliCarmella
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Michael ParkerDigger
Jessica MakinsonJessica MakinsonDenise
FleaFleaBudd
Grace ZabriskieGrace ZabriskieAlena
Tom TroupeTom TroupeJack Favor
Udo KierUdo KierHans
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