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My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
Feb 01, 1991 1h 44m
7.1
1135 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title My Own Private Idaho
Companies New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Countries United States of America
Keywords individual, friendship, treasure, robbery, sibling relationship, rome, italy, parent child relationship, generations conflict, portland, oregon, hustler, cocaine, idaho, seattle, washington, male friendship, road trip, unrequited love, male prostitution, poverty, prostitution, incest, lost mother, narcolepsy, father son relationship, gay theme