My Cousin Vinny 1992
“There have been many courtroom dramas that have glorified the Great American Legal System. This is not one of them.”
What is My Cousin Vinny?
"My Cousin Vinny" is a film that follows the story of two carefree friends traveling through rural Alabama. They are mistakenly arrested and charged with a serious crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 13, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Palo Vista Productions, Peter V. Miller Investment Corp., 20th Century Fox
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $64,088,552
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"My Cousin Vinny" is a film that follows the story of two carefree friends traveling through rural Alabama. They are mistakenly arrested and charged with a serious crime. One of the friends has a cousin who is a lawyer, a man from Brooklyn who has recently passed his bar exam after multiple attempts. The cousin, along with his girlfriend, travels to the Deep South to try his first case, which is a significant experience for him. The film takes place in a rural Alabama setting, where the lawyer and his girlfriend encounter a different culture. The story revolves around the lawyer's efforts to defend his friends in court, providing a unique and challenging experience for him. The film explores the contrast between the lawyer's background and the Deep South culture.
Should you watch it?
“A Brooklyn mechanic-turned-lawyer defends his clueless cousins in a murder case in rural Alabama.”
- Hilarious courtroom banter stemming from a Brooklyn lawyer's fish-out-of-water style.
- Memorable performances by Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.
- At nearly two hours, the pacing can feel leisurely.
Watch it if you enjoy witty legal comedies with a clash of cultures.
The film is a light-hearted comedy with mild language, suitable for most teen and adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed My Cousin Vinny?
It was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Dale Launer.
Who are the main stars?
The film stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on March 13, 1992.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a legal comedy that blends courtroom drama with humor.