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My Own Private Idaho

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves in My Own Private Idaho (1991)
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Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,188
121
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
    • William Shakespeare(play "Henry IV")
  • Stars
    • River Phoenix
    • Keanu Reeves
    • James Russo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gus Van Sant
  • Writers
    • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
    • William Shakespeare(play "Henry IV")
  • Stars
    • River Phoenix
    • Keanu Reeves
    • James Russo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 187User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos2

    My Own Private Idaho
    Trailer 2:16
    My Own Private Idaho
    'My Own Private Idaho' | Anniversary Mashup
    Clip 1:03
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    River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves in My Own Private Idaho (1991)
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    Udo Kier and Oliver Kirk in My Own Private Idaho (1991)
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    Top cast

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    River Phoenix
    River Phoenix
    • Mike Watersas Mike Waters
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Scott Favoras Scott Favor
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Richard Watersas Richard Waters
    William Richert
    William Richert
    • Bob Pigeonas Bob Pigeon
    Rodney Harvey
    Rodney Harvey
    • Garyas Gary
    Chiara Caselli
    Chiara Caselli
    • Carmellaas Carmella
    Michael Parker
    • Diggeras Digger
    Jessica Makinson
    Jessica Makinson
    • Deniseas Denise
    • (as Jessie Thomas)
    Flea
    Flea
    • Buddas Budd
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Alenaas Alena
    Tom Troupe
    Tom Troupe
    • Jack Favoras Jack Favor
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Hansas Hans
    Sally Curtice
    • Jane Lightworkas Jane Lightwork
    Robert Lee Pitchlynn
    • Waltas Walt
    Mickey Cottrell
    Mickey Cottrell
    • Daddy Carrollas Daddy Carroll
    Wade Evans
    • Wadeas Wade
    Matthew Ebert
    • Coverboyas Coverboy
    • (as Matt Ebert)
    Scott Patrick Green
    • Coverboyas Coverboy…
    • Director
      • Gus Van Sant
    • Writers
      • Gus Van Sant(screenplay)
      • William Shakespeare(play "Henry IV") (uncredited)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many members of the cast (including River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, Flea, and Michael Parker) moved into director Gus Van Sant's large old house in Portland, Oregon during filming. They apparently caused such a disturbance (staying up late, getting drunk, partying, and playing music) and overtook the house to such an extent, that Van Sant eventually had to move out of his own house and stay with a friend, in order to get some sleep.
    • Goofs
      At the campfire scene, whenever the camera shows Scott, Mike's hands are hanged to each other, but whenever the camera shows Mike, he is playing with piece of wood.
    • Quotes

      Scott Favor: I only have sex with a guy for money.

      Mike Waters: Yeah, I know.

      Scott Favor: And two guys can't love each other.

      Mike Waters: Yeah.

      Mike Waters: Well, I don't know. I mean... I mean, for me, I could love someone even if I, you know, wasn't paid for it... I love you, and... you don't pay me.

      Scott Favor: Mike...

      Mike Waters: I really wanna kiss you, man... Well goodnight, man... I love you though... You know that... I do love you.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Phoenix Portal (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Cattle Call
      Words and Music by Tex Owens
      Performed by Eddy Arnold
      Courtesy of Forster Music Publishing and the RCA Records label of BMG Music

    User reviews187

    Review
    Top review
    inspiring in a subtle realistic way
    In my opinion, My own Private Idaho was fantastic. The use and imagery of roads was beautiful and River Phoenix's modern-day philosophy applied to modern day life. Because of course, he is a connoisseur of roads and it is ironic that in River Phoenix's lifetime he has moved from place to place; eg, from begging in south America to living the high life in l.a. I disagree with others saying it is a loose half way film. It is purely poetic and although it is about prostitution, River's characters love for his friends and life even though he is narcoleptic. In the future i would like to see another film prove poetic justice to our society in such a way that this film has.
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    • tiki_la_bongo
    • Nov 30, 2004

    FAQ1

    • Why is this titled "My Own Private Idaho?"

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1991 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Mi mundo privado
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,401,336
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,401,336
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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