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Get Shorty

1995·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic817.0Rotten Tomatoes89%70%

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Get Shorty fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Mobster in HollywoodCrime ComedyCharacter-DrivenQuick-Witted DialogueFish-Out-Of-WaterStar-Studded CastCynical HumorPop Culture Satire

Crew

Directed by:
Barry Sonnenfeld, Wilma Garscadden-Gahret
Written by:
Elmore Leonard, Scott Frank
Produced by:
Danny DeVito, Barry Sonnenfeld, Debra Zane
Composed by:
John Lurie, Lewis Goldstein, Skip Lievsay

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Questions about Get Shorty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Get Shorty legally?

HBO MaxThe RokuFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

Get Shorty is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Get Shorty worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Get Shorty rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Get Shorty?

1 h 45 min

Get Shorty runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Get Shorty based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Get Shorty?

Critics85
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Get Shorty higher (85) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Get Shorty a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$115 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $115 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Get Shorty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Get Shorty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Get Shorty in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Get Shorty use?

Not-So-Harmless Villain"Friends" Rent ControlBadass BoastEvil Is PettyGroin AttackVillains Out ShoppingCovert Distress CodeFreeze-Frame BonusAdaptational VillainyThe MafiaTitle DropNo Celebrities Were Harmedand 105 more

TV Tropes lists 117 storytelling tropes for Get Shorty, including Not-So-Harmless Villain, "Friends" Rent Control, Badass Boast.