Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 5s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (20s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:30] Brief discussion about sexual activity.
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:10 - 00:45:20] Mild sexual innuendo in dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:30:45 - 00:30:55] Brief mention of marijuana.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (20s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:20:30 - 00:20:40] Mild verbal confrontation.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] Brief physical altercation with no serious harm.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (15s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Use of mild profanity.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:25:20 - 00:25:25] Stronger profanity used in dialogue.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:35] Multiple instances of strong language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'My Cousin Vinny'?
A: In 'My Cousin Vinny', two New Yorkers, Bill Gambini (Ralph Macchio) and Stan Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield), are mistakenly arrested for murder in Alabama. Bill's cousin, inexperienced lawyer Vinny Gambini (Joe Pesci), comes to their defense, despite his lack of courtroom experience. With the help of his sharp-witted fiancée, Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei), Vinny navigates the Southern legal system to prove their innocence.
A: In 'My Cousin Vinny', two New Yorkers, Bill Gambini (Ralph Macchio) and Stan Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield), are mistakenly arrested for murder in Alabama. Bill's cousin, inexperienced lawyer Vinny Gambini (Joe Pesci), comes to their defense, despite his lack of courtroom experience. With the help of his sharp-witted fiancée, Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei), Vinny navigates the Southern legal system to prove their innocence.
Q: Who plays Vinny Gambini in 'My Cousin Vinny'?
A: Vinny Gambini is played by Joe Pesci in 'My Cousin Vinny'. Pesci's performance as the brash but inexperienced lawyer earned widespread acclaim and became one of his most memorable roles.
A: Vinny Gambini is played by Joe Pesci in 'My Cousin Vinny'. Pesci's performance as the brash but inexperienced lawyer earned widespread acclaim and became one of his most memorable roles.
Q: What role does Marisa Tomei play in 'My Cousin Vinny'?
A: Marisa Tomei plays Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny Gambini's quick-thinking and mechanically savvy fiancée. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, particularly for her iconic courtroom testimony scene.
A: Marisa Tomei plays Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny Gambini's quick-thinking and mechanically savvy fiancée. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, particularly for her iconic courtroom testimony scene.
Q: Is 'My Cousin Vinny' based on a true story?
A: No, 'My Cousin Vinny' is not based on a true story. It is a fictional comedy written by Dale Launer, though it does draw inspiration from real-life courtroom dynamics and cultural clashes between Northern and Southern U.S. attitudes.
A: No, 'My Cousin Vinny' is not based on a true story. It is a fictional comedy written by Dale Launer, though it does draw inspiration from real-life courtroom dynamics and cultural clashes between Northern and Southern U.S. attitudes.
Q: What makes 'My Cousin Vinny' stand out as a courtroom comedy?
A: 'My Cousin Vinny' stands out due to its sharp humor, authentic courtroom procedures (praised by legal professionals), and the dynamic between Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. The film balances legal tension with comedic moments, making it both entertaining and surprisingly accurate in its depiction of trial tactics.
A: 'My Cousin Vinny' stands out due to its sharp humor, authentic courtroom procedures (praised by legal professionals), and the dynamic between Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. The film balances legal tension with comedic moments, making it both entertaining and surprisingly accurate in its depiction of trial tactics.
