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Why people love it

People revisit Get Shorty for the same reason it broke through in 1995: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a thriller rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Barry Sonnenfeld keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Bad Boys (1995)

    6.8 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Bad Boys (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Philo
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.In Order of Disappearance (2014)

    6.9 · Thriller · Action · Comedy · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, In Order of Disappearance (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.American Psycho (2000)

    7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    4.Jackie Brown (1997)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Jackie Brown (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Collateral (2004)

    7.2 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Collateral (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    6.Bad Boys II (2003)

    6.7 · Action · Crime · Comedy · 2h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Bad Boys II (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • AMC
    • Philo
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  7. 84match

    7.Donnie Brasco (1997)

    7.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Donnie Brasco (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    7.2 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

    6.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Layer Cake (2004)

    6.9 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Get Shorty clicked for you, Layer Cake (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Sundance Now
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FAQ

What should I watch after Get Shorty?
Try Bad Boys, In Order of Disappearance, American Psycho—each shares DNA with Get Shorty while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Get Shorty?
Get Shorty (1995) is best described as Comedy, Thriller, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Get Shorty part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Chili Palmer Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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