My Cousin Vinny

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My Cousin Vinny

R

1992

1h 59m

Comedy

Drama

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New York lawyer Vinny has never won a case. When his teenage cousin Bill and his friend Stan are accused of murder in a backwater Alabama town, it's up to the nervous Vinny to save him from jail, even though he's only ever tried personal injury cases before, and none of them successfully.

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Critics Consensus

The deft comic interplay between Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei helps to elevate My Cousin Vinny's predictable script, and the result is a sharp, hilarious courtroom comedy.

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Anthony Lane

Independent (UK)

Jan 4, 2018

My Cousin Vinny slumps badly as the courtroom scenes drag on; but when Tomei is on screen, even the jury wakes up.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 13, 2017

Vinny is a winning character and Pesci's performance as the beleaguered litigant is terrific - cranked yet cuddly.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

Apr 30, 2014

3/4

With such canny scene-stealers as Gwynne, Smith, Pendleton, McGill and Chaykin filling out the cast, it is very hard for My Cousin Vinny to go wrong, and indeed, for the purpose of pleasant Saturday night entertainment, it does not.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Oct 9, 2024

4/10

Aside from what Tomei can show with her glamour and a couple of dialogues about cars, I have the feeling that it is a very boring comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Mar 19, 2022

4/5

The film has been praised by lawyers as one of the more realistic movies about the justice system and the lawyer profession, and certainly one of the most successful ones at drawing humor from a courtroom setting (35th anniversary)

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Jan 12, 2022

3/5

...a minor gem of a movie, without pretention, but smart and clever in the way the narrative brings all sides together in the on-going search for justice....

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 7, 2026

My Cousin Vinny is a *4.5* star Movie!

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Hrvey H

@Harjerhof Sep 3, 2026

Great interplay between all of main leads. Funny no matter how times I have seen this movie.

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bruce F

@bruce999 Aug 14, 2026

enjoyable tale. and fun to watch.

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Jay D

@JayMan413 Jul 14, 2026

My Cousin Vinny is the clear standout in the courtroom‑comedy genre. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei are absolutely perfect together — every scene between them is electric, funny, and full of personality. Fred Gwynne steals every moment he’s in; his dry delivery and towering presence make the comedy land even harder (and yes, I still see Herman Munster every time he walks in). The movie is not just hilarious, it’s legitimately accurate — law schools actually use it to teach cross‑examination. Between the unforgettable characters, the timing, and the writing, this film is a must‑own and endlessly rewatchable.

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Jim F.

@FutureSense May 2, 2026

One of the funniest of all times

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Bruce F

@MoralMaster Apr 21, 2026

It's keeps your attention the whole time great to get a feel of how court really works pesci really get the role perfect with a lot of good supporting characters as well I would definitely watch again it feels like a perfect 90's throw back

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Synopsis

New York lawyer Vinny has never won a case. When his teenage cousin Bill and his friend Stan are accused of murder in a backwater Alabama town, it's up to the nervous Vinny to save him from jail, even though he's only ever tried personal injury cases before, and none of them successfully.

Director: Jonathan Lynn
Producer: Dale Launer, Paul Schiff
Screenwriter: Dale Launer
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.9M
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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