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Critic Philip Thomas
rated 6

Van Sant's deftness of touch and superb visual style, so evident in Drugstore Cowboy, is still there...

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Michael Thomsen
rated 7

LGBT film med legendariske River Phoenix der døde ung. Shakespeare-scenerne er lidt irriterende, men resten af filmen er ret god.

2 years ago

Cast & Crew

Gus Van Sant
As Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
Gus Van Sant
Director
Udo Kier
As Hans
James Russo
As Richard Waters
Keanu Reeves
As Scott Favor
Grace Zabriskie
As Alena
Flea
As Budd

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Mike Waters is a narcoleptic street hustler who dreams of finding his estranged mother. He embarks on a journey across the country with his best friend Scott, a rebellious rich kid who's struggling with his own identity. Along the way they encounter various characters, including Bob Pigeon - a middle-aged mentor to a gang of street kids - and Carmela, a young woman who lives on a farm in Italy. Despite their differences in background and sexuality - Mike is openly gay while Scott is straight - they form a strong bond that's tested when they reach their destination. A coming-of-age tale of self-discovery and the power of friendship, 'My Own Private Idaho' is a critically acclaimed road movie directed by Gus Van Sant.

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