My Own Private Idaho 1991
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mike Waters
as Scott Favor
as Richard Waters
as Bob Pigeon
as Gary
as Carmella
as Digger
as Denise
as Budd
as Alena
Director:
Writer:
Gus Van Sant, William Shakespeare
Stars:
River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey, Chiara Caselli, Michael Parker, Jessica Makinson, Flea, Grace Zabriskie,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Own Private Idaho
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
GVS
Cast
as Mike Waters
as Scott Favor
as Richard Waters
as Bob Pigeon
as Gary
as Carmella
as Digger
as Denise
as Budd
as Alena
as Jack Favor
as Hans
as Jane Lightwork
as Walt
as Daddy Carroll
as Wade
as Coverboy
as Coverboy / Cafe Kid
as Coverboy
as Sharon Waters
as Cafe Kid
as Cafe Kid
as Bad George
as Indian Cop
as Dirtman
as Baby Mike
as Little Richard
as Hotel Manager
as Disco Manager
as Rock Promoter
as Rock Promoter
as Rock Promoter
as Rock Promoter
as Cop
as Cop
as Cop
as Mayor's Aid
as Minister
as Airline Clerk
as Stewardess
as Lounge Hostess
as Carl
as Yuppie at Jake's
as Tiger Warren
as Italian Street Boy
as Italian Street Boy
as Italian Street Boy
as Italian Street Boy
as Mike's Italian Client
as Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
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