Sixth Happiness (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Sixth Happiness is a drama film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.
Who’s in it. Sixth Happiness stars Firdaus Kanga as Brit Kotwal, Souad Faress as Sera Kotwal, Nina Wadia as Dolly Kotwal and Khodus Wadia as Sam Kotwal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sixth Happiness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sixth Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sixth Happiness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sixth Happiness (1997)?
- In US, Sixth Happiness is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sixth Happiness worth watching?
- Sixth Happiness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sixth Happiness?
- Sixth Happiness stars Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia, Khodus Wadia and Indira Varma.
- When was Sixth Happiness released?
- Sixth Happiness was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.