My Own Private Idaho
My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

PG-132/1/1991Drama1h 44m
71%
User
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"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.

Gus Van Sant

Director

Laurie Parker

Producer

Bill Stafford

Composer