My Own Private Idaho 1991
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What is My Own Private Idaho?
My Own Private Idaho is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 1, 1991
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
My Own Private Idaho is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Fine Line Features. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two drifters embark on a cross-country quest to uncover a lost mother”
- Rich character dynamics
- Evocative landscapes across the US and Italy
- Thought‑provoking themes of identity
- Explicit portrayal of prostitution and drug use may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative dramas about friendship and personal longing.
The film includes mature content such as prostitution, drug use, and sexual themes, making it appropriate for adult viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What literary work inspired the film?
It is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV.
Who are the two main characters?
The story follows hustler Mike Waters, who suffers from narcolepsy, and rebellious mayor's son Scott Favor.
What is the central journey?
They travel from Portland, Oregon, through Idaho, and eventually to Italy while searching for Mike's estranged mother.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty-four minutes.
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