My Own Private Idaho
- 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.
My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 drama that reimagines Shakespeare's Henry IV through the lives of two young hustlers in the Pacific Northwest. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film follows Mike Waters, a street hustler with narcolepsy, and Scott Favor, a mayor's rebellious son, as they embark on a cross-country and international journey to find Mike's mother. A landmark independent film exploring friendship, identity, and survival on the margins.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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River PhoenixMike Waters
Keanu ReevesScott Favor
James RussoRichard Waters
William RichertBob Pigeon
Rodney HarveyGary
Chiara CaselliCarmella- Michael ParkerDigger
Jessica MakinsonDenise
FleaBudd
Grace ZabriskieAlena
Tom TroupeJack Favor
Udo KierHans- Sally CurticeJane Lightwork
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Mickey CottrellDaddy Carroll
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My Own Private Idaho — frequently asked
When was My Own Private Idaho released?
My Own Private Idaho was released on February 1, 1991.
Where can I watch My Own Private Idaho?
The film is available through various streaming platforms and digital retailers. Check your preferred streaming service or rental platform for current availability.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Mike Waters, a narcoleptic hustler, and Scott Favor, the rebellious son of a Portland mayor, as they travel from Oregon to Idaho to Italy searching for Mike's estranged mother while navigating street life and relationships with wealthy benefactors.
Is this based on Shakespeare?
Yes, My Own Private Idaho is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV, transposing the classic play to a contemporary setting focused on street hustlers and working-class characters.
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