Get Shorty is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 28 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Release date
- 1995-10-20
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $115,101,622
- Budget
- $30,250,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Part of
- Chili Palmer Collection
Get Shorty — trailer
About Get Shorty
Get Shorty is a 1995 movie in the Comedy, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman and Rene Russo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,219 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Get Shorty in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Get Shorty in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Get Shorty on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Get Shorty on Netflix?+
Get Shorty is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Get Shorty?+
Get Shorty has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who stars in Get Shorty?+
Get Shorty stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Danny DeVito and Dennis Farina.
When did Get Shorty come out?+
Get Shorty is a 1995 movie directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
What genre is Get Shorty?+
Get Shorty is Comedy, Thriller and Crime film.
Who directed Get Shorty?+
Get Shorty was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.
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