My Own Private Idaho

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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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as My Own Private Idaho include The Shawshank Redemption, Dead Poets Society, Rain Man, School Ties, A Cry in the Dark, Driving Miss Daisy.