My Own Private Idaho
1991, English. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 1 February 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gus Van Sant
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $6.4M
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What My Own Private Idaho is based on
My Own Private Idaho is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Henry IV, Part 2, a 1598 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1597
Henry IV, Part 1
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1598
Henry IV, Part 2
By William Shakespeare
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My Own Private Idaho: quick answers
Is My Own Private Idaho worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,291 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does My Own Private Idaho have a post-credits scene?
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My Own Private Idaho parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Own Private Idaho is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Own Private Idaho on?
My Own Private Idaho isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Own Private Idaho?
If you liked My Own Private Idaho, try Back Roads, This Boy's Life, There Will Be Blood.
Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho (1991) was directed by Gus Van Sant and stars River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo.
What is My Own Private Idaho based on?
My Own Private Idaho is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Henry IV, Part 2, a 1598 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.