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My Cousin Vinny

1992·Movie
1h 59min·R
IMDb7.6Metacritic687.7Rotten Tomatoes85%87%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+YouTube TV

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Mystery, history, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and storytelling

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

There have been many courtroom dramas that have glorified the Great American Legal System. This is not one of them.

Two carefree pals 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 has 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!
Legal ComedyCulture ClashWitty DialogueFish-Out-Of-WaterCourtroom DramaCharacter-Driven HumorCult ClassicIconic PerformancesSouthern Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Lynn, Frank Capra III, Jeffrey Wetzel
Written by:
Dale Launer
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, David Rubin, Paul Schiff
Composed by:
Greg P. Russell, Richard Dwan Jr., Richard Dwan Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My Cousin Vinny

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Where can I stream My Cousin Vinny legally?

fuboTVParamount+YouTube TV

My Cousin Vinny is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Cousin Vinny worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Cousin Vinny rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is My Cousin Vinny?

1 h 59 min

My Cousin Vinny runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Cousin Vinny?

Critics77
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see My Cousin Vinny much the same way.

Was My Cousin Vinny a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$64 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is My Cousin Vinny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Cousin Vinny?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Cousin Vinny in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Cousin Vinny use?

Slap-Slap-KissCulture ClashFish out of WaterConveniently CellmatesOnly Bad Guys Call Their LawyersSherlock ScanDouble TakeGuile HeroConveniently Distorted Evidence FootageGeeky Turn-OnSurprise WitnessAside Glanceand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for My Cousin Vinny, including Slap-Slap-Kiss, Culture Clash, Fish out of Water.