My Cousin Vinny
"There have been many courtroom dramas that have glorified the Great American Legal System. This is not one of them."
Originally released in 1992. My Cousin Vinny is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jonathan Lynn. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and Ralph Macchio
Synopsis
Two carefree pals from Brooklyn traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested, and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. When he arrives with his leather-clad girlfriend, to try his first case, it's a real shock - for him and the Deep South!
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1,763 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$64.1M
5.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joe Pesci
as Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini
Marisa Tomei
as Mona Lisa Vito
Ralph Macchio
as William 'Bill' Gambini
Mitchell Whitfield
as Stan Rothenstein
Fred Gwynne
as Judge Chamberlain Haller
Lane Smith
as Jim Trotter III
Austin Pendleton
as John Gibbons
Bruce McGill
as Sheriff Farley
Maury Chaykin
as Sam Tipton
Paulene Myers
as Constance Riley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $64,088,552
Production Companies
- Palo Vista Productions
- Peter V. Miller Investment Corp.
- 20th Century Fox
- Dale Launer Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Cousin Vinny about?
Two carefree pals from Brooklyn traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested, and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer -...
Who directed My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
How long is My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was My Cousin Vinny released?
My Cousin Vinny was released on March 13, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Cousin Vinny?
The main cast of My Cousin Vinny includes Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield, Fred Gwynne.
Is My Cousin Vinny worth watching?
My Cousin Vinny has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,763 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.