MyCinema has not rated Get Shorty for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Get Shorty in the US?

Get Shorty is free on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Get Shorty?

Get Shorty runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is Get Shorty suitable for kids?

Get Shorty is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19951h 45mComedy / Thriller / Crime

Get Shorty

Name: Get Shorty
Genre: Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1995-10-20
Duration: 105 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,266 votes

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Availability in the US

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Get Shorty at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under comedy, thriller, and crime.

US availability

2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,266 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Get Shorty tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It is free to watch on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,266 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Get Shorty

Is Get Shorty scary?: MyCinema has not rated Get Shorty for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Get Shorty in the US?: Get Shorty is free on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Get Shorty?: Get Shorty runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is Get Shorty suitable for kids?: Get Shorty is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.