Happy People (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Happy People is a drama and science fiction film directed by Balázs Budavári, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. In a world, where a number on the neck shows how happy people are, Kristóf (hiding his number with a turtle-neck) waits for the mandatory Annual Happiness Measurement. In the checking room, first, the contrast material is injected into his body, as every year. But this time, the examiner is shocked, when she realizes, Kristóf is a problematic 21. This happiness level barely exceeds the critical minimum limit. If he goes below 20, he has to be reported to the authorities. On his way out, he bumps into his ex-girlfriend, who surprisingly doesn't hide the number on the neck. She is a proud 80. Seeing her happy, Kristóf starts to realize, maybe he was wrong to break up with her. Maybe, they could be happy again... together.
Who’s in it. Happy People stars Bence Szalay as Kristóf, Angéla Eke as Eszter and Enikő Eszenyi as Assistant.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happy People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy People (2025)?
- In GB, Happy People is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Happy People worth watching?
- Happy People holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy People?
- Happy People stars Bence Szalay, Angéla Eke and Enikő Eszenyi.
- When was Happy People released?
- Happy People was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.