Happiness (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Happiness is a documentary film directed by Thomas Balmès, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Peyangki is a dreamy and solitary eight-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. Soon the world will come to him: the village is about to be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Peyangki's eyes.
Who’s in it. Happiness stars Peyangki as Himself, Kinley Om as Himself, Peyangki's uncle, Ap Kinley Dorji and Aum Thinley Dolma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happiness tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happiness (2014)?
- In GB, Happiness is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happiness worth watching?
- Happiness holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happiness?
- Happiness stars Peyangki, Kinley Om, Ap Kinley Dorji, Aum Thinley Dolma and Sangay Thinley.
- When was Happiness released?
- Happiness was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.