My Own Private Idaho
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.
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Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Wherever, whatever, have a nice day."
Deutsch
DE
Title: My Private Idaho
"Das Ende der Unschuld"
Français
FR
Title:
"Où que vous soyez, passez une bonne journée."
Italiano
IT
Title: Belli e dannati
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Español
ES
Title: Mi Idaho privado
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Português
PT
Title: A Caminho de Idaho
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Reviews
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.
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