My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.
Director: Gus Van Sant · Writer: Gus Van Sant
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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Trailer
Director
Gus Van Sant
Cast
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 User Reviews (1)
Shakespeare meets street hustlers in a plot loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2 & Henry V. The film is both humorous and profound with River Phoenix's (Mike) shining & Keanu Reeves (Scott) also starring alongside some very memorable characters (Hans, Bob). I think it's probably of the best LGBT Films/ depictions of LGBT characters in film, & deservedly considered a cult classic. The offbeat film's authentic style coupled with its compelling, drifting story, make My own Private Idaho a must watch nearly 30 years after release.
