My Own Private Idaho
My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

(1991)
R
7.1/10
1,148 votes
1h 44m
February 1, 1991
"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."

Overview

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.

Budget

$2,500,000

Revenue

$6,400,000