Get Shorty
Get Shorty is a 1995 Crime Comedy film released on 20th October; Barry Sonnenfeld directed the film which stars Gene Hackman, Harvey Keitel, and James Gandolfini. A sequel, Be Cool, was released in 2005. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $84,851,622 on its budget.
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.
Cast (44)
Production Companies
Connected Films
Get Shorty Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
5% 20-29
16% 30-39
23% 40-49
11% 50-59
2% 60-69
7% 70-79
36% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
25% Female
75% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
2% Bad
98% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
2% Mobster
98% Unknown
Get Shorty FAQ
When was Get Shorty released?
Get Shorty was released on Friday October 20th, 1995.
How much did Get Shorty cost to make?
The budget was $30,250,000.
How much money did Get Shorty make?
The worldwide revenue was $115,101,622.
Is Get Shorty on Netflix?
No, Get Shorty is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Get Shorty on Amazon Prime?
No, Get Shorty is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Get Shorty on Disney Plus?
No, Get Shorty is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States