Top billed cast

1. 

   River Phoenix

   Mike Waters

2. 

   Keanu Reeves

   Scott Favor

3. 

   James Russo

   Richard Waters

4. 

   William Richert

   Bob Pigeon

5. 

   Rodney Harvey

   Gary

6. 

   Chiara Caselli

   Carmella

7. 

   Michael Parker

   Digger

8. 

   Jessica Makinson

   Denise

9. 

   Flea

   Budd

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Reviews

A review by WilsonWatches

Written by WilsonWatches on 2021-03-28

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.

Recommendations

1. This Boy's Life71%
2. Beautiful Boy75%
3. There Will Be Blood80%
4. The Skeleton Twins66%
5. Grandview, U.S.A.58%
6. Rebel Without a Cause74%
7. Moonlight73%
8. The Babysitters60%
9. The Cement Garden67%
10. The Place Beyond the Pines69%
11. Mammal62%
12. Uncle Frank72%
13. Scarface74%
14. Anemone59%
15. The Glass House59%
16. Thoroughbreds64%
17. Easy Rider70%
18. Around the Bend59%
19. Mystic River77%
20. Straight Outta Compton77%

Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$2,500,000.00

Revenue
$6,400,000.00

Keywords

• 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
• lgbt
• lost mother
• narcolepsy
• father son relationship
• gay theme