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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word

8.520161h 29mMovieDrama

Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. With her friends Zaza…

DirectorThabang Moleya
WritersBusisiwe Ntintili·Noziziwe Cynthia Jele
ProducersHelena Spring·Lira Kohl

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Cast · Directed by Thabang Moleya

MMMmabatho Montsho
Mmabatho Montsho
Nandi
KMKhanyi Mbau
Khanyi Mbau
Zaza
RSRenate Stuurman
Renate Stuurman
Princess
TCTongayi Chirisa
Tongayi Chirisa
Thomas
CAChris Attoh
Chris Attoh
Chris
RLRichard Lukunku
Richard Lukunku
Leo
SMSimo Magwaza
Simo Magwaza
Bheki
HDHlomla Dandala
Hlomla Dandala
Mathaba
DHDaniel Hadebe
Daniel Hadebe
Bongani
ECEmmanuel Castis
Emmanuel Castis
Le Roux
TM
Tshiamo Molobi
Lunga
DN
Didi Mudiwa Ndimande
Pascal

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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?

Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word on Netflix?

No, Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and JustWatch TV.

Is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word for free?

Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?

Yes — Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is followed by Happiness Ever After (2021) in the Happiness Collection.

Is there a prequel to Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?

Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is the first film in the Happiness Collection.

Is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word part of a trilogy?

Yes — Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is part of a trilogy, alongside Happiness Ever After (2021) and Happiness Is (2024).

How many movies are in the Happiness Collection?

There are 3 films in the Happiness Collection: Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word (2016), Happiness Ever After (2021) and Happiness Is (2024).