My Cousin Vinny
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My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 film that blends elements of comedy and courtroom drama. The movie falls under the genres of comedy film and trial film[1].
It centers on an inexperienced lawyer who takes on a high-stakes case, using humor and legal maneuvering to navigate the proceedings. The film’s structure and tone reflect its dual classification as both a comedic and legal narrative[1].
My Cousin Vinny
Summary
My Cousin Vinny is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,937 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- My Cousin Vinny received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].
- My Cousin Vinny's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn[5].
- Dale Launer wrote the screenplay for My Cousin Vinny[6].
- My Cousin Vinny's composer is recorded as Randy Edelman[7].
- My Cousin Vinny's genre is comedy film[8].
- My Cousin Vinny's genre is trial film[9].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Joe Pesci[10].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Ralph Macchio[11].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Marisa Tomei[12].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Mitchell Whitfield[13].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Fred Gwynne[14].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Bruce McGill[15].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Austin Pendleton[16].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Maury Chaykin[17].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was James Rebhorn[18].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Lane Smith[19].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Q708059[20].
- A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Raynor Scheine[21].
- My Cousin Vinny was produced by Dale Launer[22].
- My Cousin Vinny was produced by Paul Schiff[23].
- My Cousin Vinny's production company is recorded as 20th Century Studios[24].
- My Cousin Vinny's director of photography is recorded as Peter Deming[25].
- The original language of My Cousin Vinny was English[26].
- My Cousin Vinny was distributed by video on demand[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
Producers include Dale Launer[22] and Paul Schiff[23]. My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn[5]. Dale Launer wrote the screenplay for it[6]. Cast members include Joe Pesci[10], Ralph Macchio[11], Marisa Tomei[12], Mitchell Whitfield[13], Fred Gwynne[14], and Bruce McGill[15].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1992[28], March 13, 1992[29], and May 28, 1992[30]. The original language of My Cousin Vinny was English[26]. Genres include comedy film[8] and trial film[9]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[27] and DVD[31].
Reception
My Cousin Vinny received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3]. Reviews include 6.9/10[32], 85%[33], and 68/100[34].
Why It Matters
My Cousin Vinny ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,937 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] It is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
What awards did My Cousin Vinny receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].