Get Shorty
1995, English. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Attitude plays a part.
Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,276 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Get Shorty
Get Shorty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Barry SonnenfeldDirector
- John TravoltaChili Palmer
- Gene HackmanHarry Zimm
- Rene RussoKaren Flores
- Danny DeVitoMartin Weir
- Dennis FarinaRay 'Bones' Barboni
- Delroy LindoBo Catlett
- James GandolfiniBear
- Jon GriesRonnie Wingate
- Renee PropsNicki
- David PaymerLeo Devoe
- Martin FerreroTommy Carlo
- Miguel SandovalMr. Escobar
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Frank
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $115M
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What Get Shorty is based on
Get Shorty is based on Get Shorty, a 1990 novel by Elmore Leonard.
Novel · 1990
Get Shorty
By Elmore Leonard
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Get Shorty: quick answers
Is Get Shorty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,276 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Get Shorty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Get Shorty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Get Shorty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Get Shorty is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Get Shorty on?
Get Shorty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Get Shorty?
If you liked Get Shorty, try His Kind of Woman, Pulp Fiction, 3000 Miles to Graceland.
Who directed Get Shorty?
Get Shorty (1995) was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo.
What is Get Shorty based on?
Get Shorty is based on Get Shorty, a 1990 novel by Elmore Leonard.