---
title: "Everybody Happy"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/everybody-happy-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 418548
imdb_id: "tt4440508"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Everybody Happy (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/everybody-happy-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Everybody Happy" (2016).
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Title: Everybody Happy
Year: 2016
Release Date: 09/28/2016 (BE)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 35m
Protagonist: Ralph Hartman (comedian)
Plot: Ralph Hartman is a burned-out comedian who suffers from severe anxiety and fears he is being passed over by younger comedians. His biggest problem is an imaginary alter ego, described as a bearded, high-pitched sadist who follows him everywhere.
Source [2] is about John Cameron Mitchell's film "Shortbus". It is irrelevant to "Everybody Happy".
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        Everybody Happy is a 2016 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. The movie was released on September 28, 2016. The story follows Ralph Hartman, a comedian who is experiencing burnout. Hartman suffers from severe anxiety and carries the fear that he is being passed over by

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nic Balthazar
- **Networks / Studios**: Eyeworks, Kaap Holland Film, Entre Chien et Loup

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter van den Begin** as *Ralph Hartman*
- **Barbara Sarafian** as *Laura Maris*
- **Josse De Pauw** as *Big Bonzo*
- **Leen Dendievel** as *Julie*
- **Rik Verheye** as *Igor Benz*
- **Veerle Malschaert**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Everybody Happy online?
Everybody Happy is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Everybody Happy worth watching?
Everybody Happy holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Everybody Happy and when was it released?
Everybody Happy is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Everybody Happy?
Everybody Happy was directed by Nic Balthazar.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Everybody Happy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/418548)
- [Everybody's doing it... | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)

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