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My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

★ 7.0 1991 104 min R Drama

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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Release
1991-02-01
Rating
R
TMDB score
7.0/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
Topicsindividualfriendshiptreasurerobberysibling relationshiprome, italyparent child relationshipgenerations conflict

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