---
title: "Happy Together"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-together-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55059
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Happy Together (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-together-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Happy Together is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Apollo Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ambitious college freshman and a party-loving girl are accidentally assigned the same dorm room."

### Why Watch
- Features a classic accidental roommates setup
- Explores a developing college romance
- Combines comedy and romance elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in public summaries
- Older 1989 release with dated elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and deals with college life and romantic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/happy-together-1989#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mel Damski
- **Networks / Studios**: Apollo Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Dempsey** as *Chris Wooden*
- **Helen Slater** as *Alex Page*
- **Brad Pitt** as *Brian*
- **Dan Schneider** as *Gooseflesh*
- **Marius Weyers** as *Denny Dollenbacher*
- **Barbara Babcock** as *Ruth Carpenter*
- **Kevin Hardesty** as *Slash*
- **Gloria Hayes** as *Luisa Dellacova*
- **Aaron Harnick** as *Wally*
- **Ron Sterling** as *Trevor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Happy Together released?
The film was released in the United States on May 4, 1989.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.

### Q: What are the primary genres of the film?
The film is categorized as comedy and romance.

### Q: Who is the main male character?
The main male character is Christopher, an ambitious college freshman striving to become a writer.

### Q: How do the main characters end up together?
Due to a computer fault, Christopher and Alex are assigned to the same room.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Happy Together — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55059)
- [Happy Together (2018) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/636129-happy-together/prehled/)
- [Happy Together 60% (2018) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/570085-happy-together)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*