My Own Private Idaho
"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."
Originally released in 1991. My Own Private Idaho is a drama film. directed by Gus Van Sant.
Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, and James Russo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,197 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.4M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $6,400,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Own Private Idaho about?
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, Orego...
Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.
How long is My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was My Own Private Idaho released?
My Own Private Idaho was released on February 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Own Private Idaho?
The main cast of My Own Private Idaho includes River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey.
Is My Own Private Idaho worth watching?
My Own Private Idaho has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,197 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.