How well do you remember My Cousin Vinny?

By: J.P. Naomi
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
How well do you remember My Cousin Vinny?
Image: 20th Century Fox

About This Quiz

Bringing a little Brooklyn into rural Alabama has all the makings of a hilarious situation. When both sides finally start talking the same language, it's a girlfriend's knowledge of cars that saves the day. Was this one of your favorite movies? Were the stars perfectly cast? You betcha! Dive right in, and recall one of the quirkiest movies to grace the silver screen.

When it comes to the Oscars, Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei are no strangers. In fact, Marisa Tomei received the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "My Cousin Vinny," and Pesci has won numerous awards including Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Goodfellas." It was an all-star cast including Ralph Macchio from the "Karate Kid." But the best part of the movie was the hilarious repartee between Tomei (Lisa) and Pesci (Vinny). Lisa: "I want a wedding in church with bridesmaids and flowers." Vinny: "Whoa. How many times did you say that spontaneous is romantic?" Lisa: "Hey, a burp is spontaneous. A burp is not romantic." 

Are you warmed up and ready for more? Take a drive down memory lane with a quiz on "My Cousin Vinny." You'll treasure every laugh. Challenge yourself now!


Which famous actor plays the role of Vinny Gambini?
Tom Cruise
Joe Pesci
Ralph Macchio
Fred Gwynne
What is Vinny's last name?
Rothenstein
Smith
Tipton
Gambini
Which famous actress plays the role of Lisa?
Paulene Myers
Marisa Tomei
Jennifer Aniston
Angelina Joli

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Where is Vinny Gambini from?
Los Angeles
Boston
Brooklyn
Detroit
What does Vinny mean when he says "yutes?"
Shoots
Youths
Boots
Utilities
Which famous actor plays the role of Bill Gambini?
Fred Gwynne
Brad Pitt
Ralph Macchio
Anthony Michael Hall

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What is the name of the convenience store involved in the murder scene?
Sac-o-Suds
Cumberland Farms
Price-Chopper
Station Store
The two young men on trial for murder are Bill Gambini and Stan __________.
Richardson
Gambini
Robertson
Rothenstein
What is the name of Vinny's girlfriend?
Monica
Jessica
Lisa
Pamela

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Lisa is horrified that Vinny is going to hunt ______.
Geese
Deer
Owls
Bears
Which witness does Vinny give an eye test to?
Mrs. Riley
Mr. Tipton
Mr. Crane
Lisa
"No self-respectin' Southerner uses ______."
Maple syrup
Instant grits
Laundry detergent
Canned corn

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Realizing that Jerry Gallo is dead, what does Vinny tell Judge Haller?
He has to leave for the funeral.
He made it up to fool him.
He used his name as a tribute to the greatest attorney of all time in NY.
His name is Callo (with a "C".)
What is the name of the prosecutor representing the State of Alabama in this case?
Jim Trotter III
Sam Tipton
John Gibbons
George Wilbur
Vinny tells Judge Haller that he practices law in New York under the name of _______.
George Gallows
Jerry Gallo
Jerry Rodham
Vincent Gambini III

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What does Lisa have to do for Vinny in the first few days of court?
Make him breakfast
Iron his pants
Bail him out of jail
Clean his car
How many tries did it take Vinny to pass the bar exam in New York?
One
Two
Four
Six
When Lisa won't answer Vinny's question on the stand, he asks the judge if he can treat her as a _____ witness.
Hostile
Minor
Surprise
Expert

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What is the color of the convertible that Bill and Stan were driving?
Red
Green
Brown
Black
Bill and Stan thought they were being arrested for shoplifting ________.
A pack of cigarettes
A bottle of pop
A can of tuna
A pack of gum
What is Lisa's occupation?
Attorney
Out-of-work hairdresser
Mechanic
Doctor

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Anyone who's been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows that when you step on the gas:
You go from 0 to 60 in 30 seconds.
You spray mud everywhere.
One tire spins, the other tire does nothing.
None of the tires move.
Vinny asks Mr. Tipton if he likes his grits regular, creamy or _______.
Mushy
Al dente
With eggs
Spicy
Who does Vinny go hunting with?
Stan
BIll
Jim
Chamberlain

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How much does Lisa get stiffed for after winning a game of pool at a local bar?
$20
$50
$100
$200
What is the name of the judge presiding over the trial?
Chamberlain Haller
Jim Trotter
Sam Tipton
George Wilbur
What is a limited slip differential?
Intermittent configuration
Spark plug wiring
Accelerator linkage
Positraction

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How long does it take the "entire grit-eating world" to make their grits?
Five minutes
Ten minutes
Twenty minutes
One hour
What is the name of the FBI analyst called to testify about the tire marks at the crime scene?
George Wilbur
Mrs. Riley
Ernie Crane
Jerry Callo
What does Lisa give to Vinny that starts to give him some confidence in his ability to defend these boys?
A little camera
$500
A ring
A handkerchief

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What is the name of the county in which Bill and Stan are arrested?
Jefferson
Beechum
Greene
Winston
How many bushes hinder the view between Mr. Crane's house and the Sac-o-Suds?
Two
Three
Four
Seven
In which year was the premiere of "My Cousin Vinny?"
1988
1992
1994
1995

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What type of car does Bill Gambini drive?
Pontiac Tempest
Buick Skylark
Pontiac Bonneville
Ford GT40
What is the name of the public defender that was assigned to Stan?
John Gibbons
Jim Trotter II
George Wilbur
Jerry Callo