My Own Private Idaho

Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.

Plot Summary

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.

7.1 /10

1991

US

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individual

friendship

treasure

robbery

sibling relationship

rome, italy

parent child relationship

generations conflict

portland, oregon

hustler

cocaine

idaho

seattle, washington

male friendship

road trip

unrequited love

male prostitution

poverty

prostitution

incest

lost mother

narcolepsy

father son relationship

gay theme