Happiness (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 6.3

Released in 2001, Happiness is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Danny Spencer is a voice artist who is recently bereaved and having a mid-life crisis. As he continues to voice a kung fu bear he must also deal with his friends, including a high school friend, an old flame, two lazy unemployed no hopers, a 50 something who acts like a 20-year-old and two dance music loving students who work with Danny at the voice studio. But none of this compares to the constant stress of turning 40 and remembering your youth.
Who’s in it. Happiness stars Paul Whitehouse as Danny Spencer, Mark Heap as Terry Roche, Clive Russell as Angus O'Connor and Fiona Allen as Rachel Roche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happiness worth watching?
- Happiness holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Paul Whitehouse, Mark Heap, Clive Russell, Fiona Allen and Johnny Vegas.
- When was Happiness released?
- Happiness was released in 2001.