Movie

My Own Private Idaho

“Wherever, whatever, have a nice day.”

★ 7.0(1,248)19911h 44m

My Own Private Idaho is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch My Own Private Idaho

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Good to know

Director: Gus Van Sant
Release date: 1991-02-01
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $6,400,000
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

My Own Private Idaho — trailer

About My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gus Van Sant, starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves and James Russo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,248 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Own Private Idaho in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

River Phoenix

Mike Waters

Keanu Reeves

Scott Favor

James Russo

Richard Waters

William Richert

Bob Pigeon

Rodney Harvey

Gary

Chiara Caselli

Carmella

Michael Parker

Digger

Jessica Makinson

Denise

Flea

Budd

Grace Zabriskie

Alena

Tom Troupe

Jack Favor

Udo Kier

Hans

Themes & keywords

individualfriendshiptreasurerobberysibling relationshiprome, italyparent child relationshipgenerations conflictportland, oregonhustlercocaineidahoseattle, washingtonmale friendshiproad trip

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Own Private Idaho in Canada?+

In Canada, My Own Private Idaho is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is My Own Private Idaho on Netflix?+

My Own Private Idaho is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is My Own Private Idaho?+

My Own Private Idaho has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in My Own Private Idaho?+

My Own Private Idaho stars River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert and Rodney Harvey.

When did My Own Private Idaho come out?+

My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 movie directed by Gus Van Sant.

What genre is My Own Private Idaho?+

My Own Private Idaho is Drama film.

Who directed My Own Private Idaho?+

My Own Private Idaho was directed by Gus Van Sant.