Get Shorty (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, Get Shorty is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, running about 105 minutes. “Attitude plays a part.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent by his boss, the psychopathic "Bones" Barboni, 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.
Who’s in it. Get Shorty stars John Travolta as Chili Palmer, Gene Hackman as Harry Zimm, Rene Russo as Karen Flores and Danny DeVito as Martin Weir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Get Shorty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get Shorty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Shorty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get Shorty (1995)?
- In US, Get Shorty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Get Shorty worth watching?
- Get Shorty holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Shorty?
- Get Shorty stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito and Dennis Farina.
- When was Get Shorty released?
- Get Shorty was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.