My Own Private Idaho
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.
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Is "My Own Private Idaho" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "My Own Private Idaho" is "Heavy" (45/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "My Own Private Idaho" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is opinion backed by evidence, not a verdict: one cited example is “Scott only wants to embarrass his family.” (The provided text informs that one of the protagonists actively seeks to affront and embarrass their family nucleus.). The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 71/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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