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My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Movie"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."
Audience Score
71
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R 1 hr 44 minSep 29th, 1991Drama
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.
StarringRiver PhoenixKeanu ReevesWilliam Richert
DirectorGus Van Sant

Movie Details

On DVD & Blu-ray:March 1st, 2005 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$2,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$6,400,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
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