1991
7.1 (1153 votes)
1h 44m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
Fine Line Features
Fine Line Features
My Own Private Idaho
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.
Key Crew
Director: Gus Van Sant
Producer: Laurie Parker
Screenplay: Gus Van Sant
Director of Photography: Eric Alan Edwards, John J. Campbell
Top Cast
Videos
My Own Private Idaho - Trailer (Criterion Remaster)
