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My Own Private Idaho

"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

1991-02-01 Drama 1hr 44m

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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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

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Michael "Mike" Waters
Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor
James Russo

James Russo

Richard Waters
Flea

Flea

Budd
Tom Troupe

Tom Troupe

Jack Favor
Sally Curtice

Sally Curtice

Jane Lightwork
Mickey Cottrell

Mickey Cottrell

Daddy Carroll
Tom Cramer

Tom Cramer

Coverboy
Vana O'Brien

Vana O'Brien

Sharon Waters
Scott Patrick Green

Scott Patrick Green

Coverboy / Cafe Kid
Shawn Wight

Shawn Wight

Cafe Kid
George Conner

George Conner

Bad George
Oliver Kirk

Oliver Kirk

Indian Cop
Douglas Tollenen

Douglas Tollenen

Little Richard
Lannie Swerdlow

Lannie Swerdlow

Disco Manager
Wally Gaarsland

Wally Gaarsland

Rock Promoter
Bryan Wilson

Bryan Wilson

Rock Promoter
Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver

Rock Promoter
Eric Hull

Eric Hull

Mayor's Aid
Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

Airline Clerk
Ana Cavinato

Ana Cavinato

Stewardess
David Reppinhagen

David Reppinhagen

Yuppie at Jake's
Massimo Di Cataldo

Massimo Di Cataldo

Italian Street Boy
Robert Egon

Robert Egon

Italian Street Boy
Paolo Baiocco

Paolo Baiocco

Italian Street Boy
Mario Stracciarolo

Mario Stracciarolo

Mike's Italian Client
Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
Pao Pei Andreoli

Pao Pei Andreoli

Italian Street Boy

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A Review by WilsonWatches 8

Written by WilsonWatches on 2021-03-28

Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both h... read more

Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.

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A Review by WilsonWatches

Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongs...

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A Review by WilsonWatches 8

Written by WilsonWatches on 2021-03-28

Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & K...

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