My Own Private Idaho (1991)
February 1, 1991
Drama
1h 44m
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
Mike Waters River Phoenix
Scott Favor Keanu Reeves
Richard Waters James Russo
Bob Pigeon William Richert
Gary Rodney Harvey
Carmella Chiara Caselli
Denise Jessica Makinson
Budd Flea
Recommendations
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
- unrequited love
- male prostitution
- poverty
- prostitution
- incest
- lost mother
- narcolepsy
- father son relationship
- gay theme