My Own Private Idaho (1991)

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

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.

Genres: Drama

Stars: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey

Release Date: 1991-02-01

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 7.1 / 10 (1190 votes)

Runtime: 104 mins