My Cousin Vinny (1992) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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!
Rated R • 1992 • 1h 59m
A New York lawyer with no courtroom experience defends his cousin on a murder charge in rural Alabama — with his fiancée as an unexpected expert witness. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei (Oscar). The R rating covers language and adult humour.
Cast
Is My Cousin Vinny appropriate for kids?
A New York lawyer with no courtroom experience defends his cousin on a murder charge in rural Alabama — with his fiancée as an unexpected expert witness. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei (Oscar). The R rating covers language and adult humour. Read more — free account
Content severity in My Cousin Vinny
What happens in My Cousin Vinny, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:38 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in My Cousin Vinny
None.
Violence and gore in My Cousin Vinny
None.
Language in My Cousin Vinny
Constant strong language — Vinny's New York vernacular vs Alabama culture is the film's primary comedy.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Cousin Vinny
None.
Mature themes in My Cousin Vinny
A film used in law schools for its accurate courtroom procedure — Mona Lisa Vito's expert testimony is legally precise. Vinny's growth from incompetent to competent is earned. Marisa Tomei's Oscar remains one of the ceremony's most celebrated upsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Cousin Vinny appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Cousin Vinny is best for ages 14+. It's rated R. A New York lawyer with no courtroom experience defends his cousin on a murder charge in rural Alabama — with his fiancée as an unexpected expert witness. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei (Oscar). The R rating covers language…
What age rating does My Cousin Vinny have?
My Cousin Vinny is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is My Cousin Vinny about?
A New York lawyer with no courtroom experience defends his cousin on a murder charge in rural Alabama — with his fiancée as an unexpected expert witness. Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei (Oscar). The R rating covers language and adult humour.
Is there sex or nudity in My Cousin Vinny?
None.
How violent is My Cousin Vinny?
None.
Is the language in My Cousin Vinny appropriate for kids?
Constant strong language — Vinny's New York vernacular vs Alabama culture is the film's primary comedy.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Cousin Vinny?
None.
What mature themes appear in My Cousin Vinny?
A film used in law schools for its accurate courtroom procedure — Mona Lisa Vito's expert testimony is legally precise. Vinny's growth from incompetent to competent is earned. Marisa Tomei's Oscar remains one of the ceremony's most celebrated upsets.
How long is My Cousin Vinny?
My Cousin Vinny runs 119 minutes, directed by Jonathan Lynn, released in 1992.
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