My Own Private Idaho (1991)
My Own Private Idaho (1991) is a classic American independent film directed by Gus Van Sant. The movie follows two young street hustlers, Mike (River Phoenix) and Scott (Keanu Reeves), as they travel across the United States in search of Mike's long-lost mother. Along the way, they encounter a variety of people and experiences, including several sexual moments.
The first sexual moment in the movie occurs when Mike and Scott are in Idaho. Mike is propositioned by a man in a hotel room, and the two share a passionate kiss. This scene is significant because it is the first time Mike has ever been intimate with another man, and it marks a turning point in his journey of self-discovery.
The second sexual moment occurs when Mike and Scott are in Portland. Mike meets a young woman named Janet (Chiara Caselli) and the two share a night of passion. This scene is significant because it is the first time Mike has ever been intimate with a woman, and it marks a further step in his journey of self-discovery.
The third sexual moment occurs when Mike and Scott are in Seattle. Mike meets a young man named Bob Pigeon (William Richert) and the two share a night of passion. This scene is significant because it is the first time Mike has ever been intimate with another man, and it marks a further step in his journey of self-discovery.
The fourth sexual moment occurs when Mike and Scott are in Rome. Mike meets a young man named Carlo (Udo Kier) and the two share a night of passion. This scene is significant because it is the first time Mike has ever been intimate with another man, and it marks a further step in his journey of self-discovery.
My Own Private Idaho is a classic movie that explores the complexities of sexuality and identity. Through its various sexual moments, the movie shows us that sexuality is a fluid and ever-changing concept, and that it is important to be open to new experiences and to embrace our true selves.
Two male characters fool around in bed, it's all for show, but they are shirtless.
A theme of the movie is that two best friends are male prostitutes who serve male and females.
Many sexual references, some graphic.
An oral sex scene that is shown offscreen. We only really see the mans face as he moans and climaxes, with some shots from different angles showing stronger images, but nothing explicit.
Many bare-chested men on the front of gay porno magazines are shown. A small amount of pubic hair can be seen on one man.
Three men have sex. The scene is shown using still images only, but they are fairly graphic. Some nudity.
A man and a woman have sex, once again using still images only. More graphic than the scene above. Male & female nudity.