If you loved
Get Shorty
Davey Holmes · Series · 2017
You enjoyed Get Shorty because it masterfully balances the grit of the criminal underworld with the absurd humor of professional reinvention.
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Adaptation
Get Shorty
Barry Sonnenfeld · Film · 1995
Books on the same thread
To the Nines
Janet Evanovich · Book · 2004
Like the criminal protagonists in Get Shorty, Stephanie finds herself navigating dangerous mobsters in a high-stakes Las Vegas setting where the line between humor and peril constantly blurs.
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
Much like the career pivot attempted in Get Shorty, Patience and Joy navigate the transition from ordinary life to the crime world with a similar sense of ambition.
Little Black Girl Lost
Keith Lee Johnson · Book · 2005
This narrative mirrors the redemptive search for identity found in Get Shorty, following a man attempting to reconnect with his past while maneuvering through a complex criminal community.
Fever Dream
Elsie Silver · Book · 2026
If Get Shorty hit, Fever Dream shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
The Sting
Film · 1973
The Sting captures the intricate confidence trickery and clever maneuvering that defined the film production schemes in Get Shorty, focusing on the thrill of orchestrating a massive con.
Wolfs
Jon Watts · Film · 2024
This story of a fixer forced into an unwanted partnership echoes the chaotic, dark comedy of professional criminals trying to navigate unexpected complications, just as seen in Get Shorty.
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2020
The Gentlemen captures the same blend of violent crime and high-stakes maneuvering present in Get Shorty, showing how power struggles over illicit empires can quickly spiral into complex chaos.
The Equalizer 3
Antoine Fuqua · Film · 2023
If you appreciated the moral ambiguity of the criminal life in Get Shorty, you will recognize the same drive for redemption through violence when a protagonist confronts local mobsters.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
This investigative approach to uncovering buried truths mirrors the way Get Shorty peels back the layers of Hollywood, offering a deep dive into the mysteries behind criminal history.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Criminal explores the same moral ambiguity that made the characters in Get Shorty so compelling, focusing on the complex stories of people caught in the middle of illegal actions.
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Common questions
Is the Get Shorty television series based on the 1990 book?
Yes, the 2017 Get Shorty television series is based on the 1990 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. The show follows the story of Miles Daly as he attempts to transition from a crime ring enforcer to a Hollywood movie producer.
How does the Get Shorty television series differ from the 1995 movie?
Both the 2017 television series and the 1995 movie are adaptations of the 1990 novel Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard. While they share the source material, the television series focuses on the character Miles Daly as he launders money through film production with the help of Rick Moreweather.
What is the premise of the Get Shorty television series?
In the Get Shorty television series, Miles Daly works as muscle for a Nevada crime ring. He decides to change his career path by becoming a movie producer, using a Hollywood film project to launder money with the assistance of a washed-up filmmaker named Rick Moreweather.
Should I read the original Get Shorty book before watching the show?
You do not need to read the 1990 book Get Shorty to understand the television series. The show is its own adaptation of the source material, following Miles Daly as he leaves his life in a crime ring to become a producer in the film industry.