Happy Together (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1997, Happy Together is a drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 96 minutes. “Lonely people are all the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gay couple from Hong Kong takes a trip to Argentina in search of a new beginning but instead begins drifting even further apart.
Who’s in it. Happy Together stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Lai Yiu-fai, Leslie Cheung as Ho Po-wing, Chang Chen as Chang and Gregory Dayton as Lover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Happy Together has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Together page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Together tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Together (1997)?
- In US, Happy Together is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy Together worth watching?
- Happy Together holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Happy Together?
- Happy Together stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Leslie Cheung, Chang Chen, Gregory Dayton and Yee-Gan Chan.
- When was Happy Together released?
- Happy Together was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.