Sixth Happiness(1997)
Sixth Happiness Synopsis
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.
Sixth Happiness (1997) is a drama film directed by Waris Hussein, released on October 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia and Khodus Wadia. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Waris Hussein
- Writers:
- Firdaus Kanga
- Producers:
- Tatiana Kennedy
- Status:
- Released
Sixth Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Firdaus Kanga
Firdaus Kanga
as Brit Kotwal
Souad Faress
as Sera Kotwal
Nina Wadia
as Dolly Kotwal
- Khodus Wadia
Khodus Wadia
as Sam Kotwal
Indira Varma
as Amy
Ace Bhatti
as Cyrus
- Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
as Bero
Nisha Nayar
as Tina
Pratima Kazmi
as Brothel Madam
Roger Hammond
as Father Ferre
Meera Syal
as Breathing Generator
Key crew
Directed by Waris Hussein, written by Firdaus Kanga, produced by Tatiana Kennedy.
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Sixth Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Sixth Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sixth Happiness online?
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Sixth Happiness (1997) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sixth Happiness?
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The main cast of Sixth Happiness (1997) includes Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia, Khodus Wadia and Indira Varma. The film was directed by Waris Hussein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sixth Happiness released?
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Sixth Happiness was released on October 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Sixth Happiness worth watching?
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Sixth Happiness (1997) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.