Get Shorty
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
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GET SHORTY (1995) | Use Your Imagination (Gene Hackman) | MGM
GET SHORTY (1995) | "You're A Stuntman Huh?" | MGM
GET SHORTY (1995) | Pablo Escobar Scene | MGM
GET SHORTY (1995) | Opening Scene ("Where's My Coat?") | MGM
Get Shorty (1995) - Clip: It's All In The Eyes (HD)
Get Shorty (1995) - Clip: When Harry Met Chili (HD)
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Frequently asked questions about Get Shorty
Where can I watch Get Shorty in the United States?
Get Shorty is available to stream on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Get Shorty for free?
Get Shorty streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Get Shorty?
Get Shorty scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Get Shorty?
Get Shorty stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito, and Dennis Farina. Barry Sonnenfeld is the director.
How long is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
When did Get Shorty come out?
Get Shorty was released on October 20, 1995.
Which studio made Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Jersey Films in the United States.
What was the budget for Get Shorty?
Get Shorty was made on a budget of $30,250,000.
How much did Get Shorty make at the box office?
Get Shorty grossed $115,101,622 worldwide, against a budget of $30,250,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.