Happy Together
PG-13

Happy Together

Roommates by accident... lovers by choice.

1989 • 102 min • Comedy · Romance

Synopsis

Christopher is an ambitious college freshman, striving to become a writer. Through a computer fault he's assigned the same room as Alex, a real party freak and... a girl! He's annoyed and tries to get a different room as soon as possible, but when he learns to know her, he also starts to like her. She not only improves his sexual life, but also his writing skills

Our family guide

Best from age 13
59
Movie Knight Score
76 reviews
  • 59 Audience · 76 · 100%

College freshman Christopher is assigned to share a dorm room with Alex due to a computer error. Initially annoyed by her party-animal ways, he soon finds himself drawn to her, and their unexpected cohabitation leads to a romance that impacts both his life and his writing aspirations.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
4/10
Scary moments
0/10

Heads up

  • Sexual situations and references
  • Some underage drinking
  • Occasional strong language

What it models well

  • Embracing differences
  • Unexpected connections
  • Finding inspiration

Talk about it after

  • Navigating college life and new freedoms
  • The importance of clear communication in relationships
  • Balancing personal goals with social life

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Top billed cast

Director: Mel Damski • Crew: Craig J. Nevius

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Details

TMDB audience
5.9/10 (76)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Box office
$75,657

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