My Own Private Idaho (1991)

  • R
  • 09/27/1991 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 44m

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

Overview

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.

Gus Van Sant

Director, Screenplay

Cast

River Phoenix's headshot

River Phoenix

Michael "Mike" Waters
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Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor
William Richert's headshot

William Richert

Bob Pigeon
Udo Kier's headshot

Udo Kier

Hans
Chiara Caselli's headshot

Chiara Caselli

Carmella
James Russo's headshot

James Russo

Richard Waters
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Rodney Harvey

Gary
Michael Parker's headshot

Michael Parker

Digger

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