Movie

My Cousin Vinny

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

★ 7.5(1,902)19921h 59m

My Cousin Vinny is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Lynn
Release date: 1992-03-13
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $64,088,552
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Palo Vista Productions

My Cousin Vinny — trailer

About My Cousin Vinny

My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Ralph Macchio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,902 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Cousin Vinny in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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!

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Cousin Vinny in Japan?+

In Japan, My Cousin Vinny is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is My Cousin Vinny on Netflix?+

My Cousin Vinny is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is My Cousin Vinny?+

My Cousin Vinny has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in My Cousin Vinny?+

My Cousin Vinny stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield and Fred Gwynne.

When did My Cousin Vinny come out?+

My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 movie directed by Jonathan Lynn.

What genre is My Cousin Vinny?+

My Cousin Vinny is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed My Cousin Vinny?+

My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn.