Sixth Happiness
1998, English. Directed by Waris Hussein.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Sixth Happiness is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Waris HusseinDirector
- Firdaus KangaBrit Kotwal
- Souad FaressSera Kotwal
- Nina WadiaDolly Kotwal
- Khodus WadiaSam Kotwal
- Indira VarmaAmy
- Ace BhattiCyrus
- Mahabanoo Mody-KotwalJeroo
- Nisha NayarTina
- Sabira MerchantMme. Maneckshaw
- Pratima KazmiWagh Baba's assistant / Brothel madam
- Roger HammondFather Ferre
- Meera SyalBreathing Generator
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Firdaus Kanga
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Sixth Happiness runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Sixth Happiness on?
Sixth Happiness is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sixth Happiness?
If you liked Sixth Happiness, try My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown, Gigi & Nate, Resurrecting the Champ.
Who directed Sixth Happiness?
Sixth Happiness (1998) was directed by Waris Hussein and stars Firdaus Kanga, Souad Faress, Nina Wadia.