Movie · 1995
Is Get Shorty based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Get Shorty is based on the book Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard (1990).
The movie was released in 1995.
The book behind Get Shorty
Common questions
Is Get Shorty based on a book?
Yes. Get Shorty is based on the book Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard (1990).
Who wrote the book Get Shorty is based on?
Get Shorty was written by Elmore Leonard and first published in 1990.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Get Shorty before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Elmore Leonard's books
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 2007)
- Out of Sight (film, 1998)
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 1957)
- Justified (TV, 2010)
- Be Cool (film, 2005)
- The Big Bounce (film, 2004)