Happiness (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 2025, Happiness is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Charlie Summers, ex-Kiwi Broadway director, is forced by circumstance to return to his home town of Tauranga, where his mum makes him join her amateur theatre society.
Who’s in it. Happiness stars Harry McNaughton as Charlie Summers, Rebecca Gibney as Gaye Summers, Jessie Lawrence as Jacqui James and Peter Hambleton as Adrian Templeton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Happiness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happiness tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happiness (2025)?
- In US, Happiness is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon 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 Happiness worth watching?
- Happiness holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happiness?
- Happiness stars Harry McNaughton, Rebecca Gibney, Jessie Lawrence, Peter Hambleton and Joel Granger.
- When was Happiness released?
- Happiness was released in 2025.