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Series Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

Chili Palmer Collection

Follows the adventure of Chili Palmer, a shylock from Miami as he enters the Movie and Music industries, based on the Elmore Leonard novels.

2Movies
★ 6.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Chili Palmer Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 10 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.0/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Chili Palmer Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Get Shorty standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Chili Palmer Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Chili Palmer Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Get Shorty

Get Shorty

1995★ 6.5HIT

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 C...

2
Be Cool

Be Cool

2005★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive along the way....

Common Questions about Chili Palmer Collection

How many movies are in the Chili Palmer Collection?

There are currently 2 movies in the Chili Palmer Collection, starting from Get Shorty to the latest release, Be Cool.

What is the best order to watch the Chili Palmer Collection?

The best way to watch the Chili Palmer Collection is usually in release order: starting with Get Shorty and ending with Be Cool. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Chili Palmer Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Get Shorty in this franchise.