My Cousin Vinny (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1992, My Cousin Vinny is a comedy and crime film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 120 minutes. “Truth, Justice and the Gambini Way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two carefree pals traveling through Alabama 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!
Who’s in it. My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci as Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini, Ralph Macchio as William 'Billy' Gambini, Marisa Tomei as Mona Lisa Vito and Mitchell Whitfield as Stan Rothenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, My Cousin Vinny has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $64.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Cousin Vinny page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Cousin Vinny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Cousin Vinny (1992)?
- In US, My Cousin Vinny is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Cousin Vinny worth watching?
- My Cousin Vinny holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Cousin Vinny?
- My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield and Fred Gwynne.
- When was My Cousin Vinny released?
- My Cousin Vinny was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.