My Own Private Idaho

WHEREVER, WHATEVER, HAVE A NICE DAY.

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.

Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: River Phoenix , Keanu Reeves , James Russo , William Richert , Rodney Harvey , Chiara Caselli , Michael Parker , Jessica Makinson , Flea , Grace Zabriskie

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1991-02-01

Rating: 7.1

Runtime: 104minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 6M

Production Companies: New Line Cinema

Reviews:

  • Ephraim Wells
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Milana Vaughn
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Cecilia Strong
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Santana Bridges
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Mackenzie Madden
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2