

My Own Private Idaho
Director: Gus Van Sant
"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.
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In brief
My Own Private Idaho (1991) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,272 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 44min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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My Own Private Idaho runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).
What rating does My Own Private Idaho have?
My Own Private Idaho has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,272 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is My Own Private Idaho from?
My Own Private Idaho was released in 1991.
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