My Own Private Idaho

2/1/1991Released

9/27/1991Premiere
New York Film Festival

9/29/1991Theatrical (limited)

My Own Private Idaho(1991)

DramaRated R104 min.

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.

"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

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User score

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Credits

PRODUCTION

OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesNew Line Cinema/Fine Line Features

Budget2.5 M$

Revenue6.4 M$

Estimate ROI256 %

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