My Own Private River
2012, English. Directed by James Franco & Gus Van Sant.
Unused footage from Gus Van Sant's 1991 film My Own Private Idaho is re-contextualized in James Franco's tribute to River Phoenix.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- James FrancoDirector
- Gus Van SantDirector
- River PhoenixMichael "Mike" Waters (archive footage)
- James RussoRichard Waters (archive footage)
- Vana O'BrienSharon Waters (archive footage)
- Rodney HarveyGary (archive footage)
- William RichertBob Pigeon (archive footage)
- Grace ZabriskieAlena (archive footage)
- Chiara CaselliCarmela (archive footage)
- FleaBudd (archive footage)
- Udo KierHans (archive footage)
- Michael ParkerDigger (archive footage)
- Jessica MakinsonDenise (archive footage)
- Shaun JordanCafe Kid (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 19 February 2012
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How long is My Own Private River?
My Own Private River runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does My Own Private River have a post-credits scene?
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My Own Private River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Own Private River is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Own Private River on?
My Own Private River isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 2012. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Own Private River?
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Who directed My Own Private River?
My Own Private River (2012) was directed by James Franco and Gus Van Sant and stars River Phoenix, James Russo, Vana O'Brien.