My Own Private Idaho
My Own Private Idaho
“ Wherever, whatever, have a nice day. ”
CINEMA1991-02-01
DIGITAL1992-01-15
RegionUS
Runtime104 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Storyline
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 a
DIRECTOR / Director
Gus Van SantCast & Crew
KEYWORDS
individualfriendshiptreasurerobberysibling relationshipromeitalyparent child relationshipgenerations conflictportlandoregonhustlercocaineidahoseattlewashingtonmale friendshiproad tripunrequited lovemale prostitutionpovertyprostitutionincestlgbtlost mothernarcolepsyfather son relationshipgay theme
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Keanu Reeves
From Neo to John Wick, Reeves was twice transformed by a role—and twice reshaped the image of the modern action star.
Keanu Reeves is one of the most distinctive and resilient stars in modern commercial cinema. From the youthful intensity of My Own Private Idaho, Point Break and Speed to the global cultural phenomenon of Neo in The Matrix, the uncertain post-Matrix years, and the second career peak of John Wick, his screen life has repeatedly revolved around physical discipline, silence, isolation and rebirth.
