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My Own Private Idaho 1991

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.

Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Written by: Gus Van Sant
Release date: 1991-02-01
Runtime: 104 minutes
Critics score:
82 / 100
Tagline: Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
Cast:
River Phoenix River Phoenix
Mike Waters 
Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor 
James Russo James Russo
Richard Waters 
William Richert William Richert
Bob Pigeon 
Rodney Harvey Rodney Harvey
Gary 
Chiara Caselli Chiara Caselli
Carmella 
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Also known as:
  • Belli e Dannati
  • Garotos de Programa
  • Mi mundo privado
  • Idaho: El camino de mis sueños
  • A Caminho de Idaho
  • Моят личен Айдахо
  • Das Ende der Unschuld
  • My Private Idaho – Das Ende der Unschuld
  • Matkalla Idahoon
  • På lift mot Idaho
  • Το δικό μου Αϊντάχο
  • Otthonom Idaho
  • Idaho Sheli
  • Manasis Aidahas
  • Moje wlasne Idaho
  • Мой личный штат Айдахо
  • Benim Güzel Idaho'm
  • 리버피닉스의 아이다호
  • Idaho
  • Mon Idaho