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My Own Private Idaho

Not Rated
Drama
7.1/10(1,122 ratings)

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.

02-01-1991
1h 44m
My Own Private Idaho
Backdrop for My Own Private Idaho

Main Cast

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Michael "Mike" Waters

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor

William Richert

William Richert

Bob Pigeon

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Hans

Chiara Caselli

Chiara Caselli

Carmella

James Russo

James Russo

Richard Waters

Rodney Harvey

Rodney Harvey

Gary

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Gus Van Sant
Production:
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Revenue:
$6,400,000
Budget:
$2,500,000

Key Crew

Producer:
Laurie Parker
Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
Paul A. Sharpe
Director of Photography:
John J. Campbell
Set Decoration:
Missy Stewart
Production Design:
David Brisbin

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en