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Sixth Happiness

4.819981h 37mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorWaris Hussein
WriterFirdaus Kanga
ProducersTatiana Kennedy·Frances-Anne Solomon

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Cast · Directed by Waris Hussein

FK
Firdaus Kanga
Brit Kotwal
SFSouad Faress
Souad Faress
Sera Kotwal
NWNina Wadia
Nina Wadia
Dolly Kotwal
KW
Khodus Wadia
Sam Kotwal
IVIndira Varma
Indira Varma
Amy
ABAce Bhatti
Ace Bhatti
Cyrus
MM
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Jeroo
NNNisha Nayar
Nisha Nayar
Tina
SM
Sabira Merchant
Mme. Maneckshaw
PKPratima Kazmi
Pratima Kazmi
Wagh Baba's assistant / Brothel madam
RHRoger Hammond
Roger Hammond
Father Ferre
MSMeera Syal
Meera Syal
Breathing Generator

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Sixth Happiness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sixth Happiness?

Sixth Happiness is streaming on BFI Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sixth Happiness on Netflix?

No, Sixth Happiness is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Sixth Happiness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sixth Happiness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch Sixth Happiness for free?

Sixth Happiness is available on BFI Player in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Sixth Happiness based on a true story?

Yes — Sixth Happiness is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).