My Cousin Vinny (1992)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,810 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1992-03-13
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch My Cousin Vinny
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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!
My Cousin Vinny parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this R-rated comedy centers on a wrongful murder charge but is largely comedic and light despite courtroom tension.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A murder charge drives the plot but the film is a comedy with little to no on-screen violence.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, contains strong language typical of a Joe Pesci comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonathan Lynn
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
My Cousin Vinny FAQ
Is My Cousin Vinny good?
My Cousin Vinny has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,810 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Cousin Vinny?
In the US you can stream My Cousin Vinny on Fubo, Paramount+ and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is My Cousin Vinny OK for kids?
My Cousin Vinny is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this R-rated comedy centers on a wrongful murder charge but is largely comedic and light despite courtroom tension.
What movies are like My Cousin Vinny?
If you liked My Cousin Vinny, try To Kill a Mockingbird, The Rainmaker, In the Heat of the Night and The Judge.