My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1991, My Own Private Idaho is a drama movie. It is directed by Gus Van Sant. The cast includes Keanu Reeves, Udo Kier and Flea. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Gus Van SantDirector
- Keanu Reevesas Scott Favor
- Udo Kieras Hans
- Fleaas Budd
- Mickey Cottrellas Daddy Carroll
- Grace Zabriskieas Alena
- James Russoas Richard Waters
- Chiara Casellias Carmella
- River Phoenixas Mike Waters
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Questions about My Own Private Idaho
- What genre is My Own Private Idaho?
- My Own Private Idaho is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?
- Keanu Reeves, Udo Kier, Flea, Mickey Cottrell, Grace Zabriskie appear in the main cast.
- Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
- Gus Van Sant directed My Own Private Idaho.
- How long is My Own Private Idaho?
- My Own Private Idaho runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is My Own Private Idaho worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch My Own Private Idaho?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
