My Cousin Vinny_
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"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!
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
My Cousin Vinny earned $64.1M worldwide on a $11.0M budget — a 483% return on investment.
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Year context
My Cousin Vinny was released 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (20)
Joe Pesci
Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini
Marisa Tomei
Mona Lisa Vito
Ralph Macchio
William 'Bill' Gambini
Mitchell Whitfield
Stan Rothenstein
Fred Gwynne
Judge Chamberlain Haller
Lane Smith
Jim Trotter III
Austin Pendleton
John Gibbons
Bruce McGill
Sheriff Farley
Maury Chaykin
Sam Tipton
Paulene Myers
Constance Riley
Raynor Scheine
Ernie Crane
James Rebhorn
George Wilbur
Chris Ellis
J.T.
MS
Michael Simpson
Neckbrace
Lou Walker
Grits Cook
KJ
Kenny Jones
Jimmy Willis
TM
Thomas Merdis
Man in Town Square
J. Don Ferguson
Guard #1
MG
Michael Genevie
Guard #2
JL
Jeff Lewis
Deputy #1
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$11.0M
Budget
$64.1M
Revenue
+483%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
G
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1993
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (1,793 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$11,000,000
Box Office
$64,088,552
Profit
+$53,088,552
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is My Cousin Vinny about?
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!
How long is My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who directed My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in My Cousin Vinny?
The cast of My Cousin Vinny includes Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield, Fred Gwynne.
How much did My Cousin Vinny make at the box office?
My Cousin Vinny earned $64,088,552 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $11,000,000.
What is the rating of My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1,793 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
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