My Own Private Idaho

1991 1h 44m ★7.0

My Own Private Idaho

“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.

Release Date February 1, 1991
Runtime 1h 44m
Language English
Director Gus Van Sant
Category Drama
Rating 7.0 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1991
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