Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
2016, English. Directed by Thabang Moleya.
Life doesn't come with a manual
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 and Princess, Nandi will have to find out what truly makes her happy and then fight to get it.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 19 February 2016
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Busisiwe Ntintili, Noziziwe Cynthia Jele
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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word: quick answers
What comes after Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
Next in the series: Happiness Ever After (2021) and Happiness Is (2024).
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How long is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word have a post-credits scene?
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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word on?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
If you liked Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word, try Skin, The Nest, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word (2016) was directed by Thabang Moleya and stars Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau, Renate Stuurman.