How long is Get Shorty?

Get Shorty is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Get Shorty rated?

Get Shorty is rated R in the US.

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Where to watch Get Shorty (1995) tonight

Get Shorty (1995) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 1,276 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 20, 1995
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 1,276 votes
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Starring: John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).

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How long is Get Shorty?: Get Shorty is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Get Shorty rated?: Get Shorty is rated R in the US.
Is Get Shorty a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Get Shorty?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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