My Own Private Idaho
“Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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River Phoenix
Mike Waters
Keanu Reeves
Scott Favor
James Russo
Richard Waters
William Richert
Bob Pigeon
Rodney Harvey
Gary
Chiara Caselli
Carmella
Michael Parker
Digger
Jessica Makinson
Denise
Flea
Budd
Grace Zabriskie
Alena
Tom Troupe
Jack Favor
Udo Kier
Hans
Sally Curtice
Jane Lightwork
Robert Lee Pitchlynn
Walt
Mickey Cottrell
Daddy Carroll
Wade Evans
Wade
Matthew Ebert
Coverboy
Scott Patrick Green
Coverboy / Cafe Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.56x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Van Sant
- Original Score
- Bill Stafford
- Original Title
- My Own Private Idaho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant, William Shakespeare
Bill Stafford
John J. Campbell, Eric Alan Edwards
Curtiss Clayton
Laurie Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Van Sant
Director
Laurie Parker
Producer
Bill Stafford
Original Music Composer
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
David Brisbin
Production Design
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Gus Van Sant
Screenplay
John J. Campbell
Director of Photography
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Own Private Idaho
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Own Private Idaho about?
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.
Who directed My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?
The principal cast of My Own Private Idaho includes River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert, Rodney Harvey.
When was My Own Private Idaho released and how long is it?
My Own Private Idaho was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $6.4M at the worldwide box office (2.56 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for My Own Private Idaho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Own Private Idaho was composed by Bill Stafford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).