Heidi in the Mountains (1974)
アルプスの少女ハイジ
Overview
Heidi (1974) Japanese anime series by Zuiyo Eizo (now Nippon Animation) based on the Swiss novel Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri (1880). It was directed by Isao Takahata A feature-length film Heidi in the Mountains, aka The Story of Heidi, was edited from the series by Zuiyo (which by then was a separate entity from Nippon Animation, which employed many of the TV series' animation staff) distributed in 1979. All cast were replaced excluding Heidi and the grandfather. This movie is also the only incarnation of the Heidi anime to have been released commercially in the United States in English (on home video in the 1980s). Isao Takahata remarked "Neither Hayao Miyazaki nor I are completely related to any shortening version" on this work.
Where to watch Heidi in the Mountains
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Heidi in the Mountains in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Heidi in the Mountains about?
Heidi (1974) Japanese anime series by Zuiyo Eizo (now Nippon Animation) based on the Swiss novel Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri (1880). It was directed by Isao Takahata A feature-length film Heidi in the Mountains, aka The Story of Heidi, was edited from the series by Zuiyo (which by then was a separate entity from Nippon Animation, which employed many of the TV series' animation staff) distributed in 1979. All cast were replaced excluding Heidi and the grandfather. This movie is also the only incarnation of the Heidi anime to have been released commercially in the United States in English (on home video in the 1980s). Isao Takahata remarked "Neither Hayao Miyazaki nor I are completely related to any shortening version" on this work. Heidi in the Mountains is a Animation, Family movie, released on 1974-01-06.
Is Heidi in the Mountains worth watching?
TMDB users rate Heidi in the Mountains 6.6 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Heidi in the Mountains?
In Germany, Heidi in the Mountains can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Isao Takahata
Cast
- Kazuko Sugiyama as Heidi (voice)
- Noriko Ohara as Peter (voice)
- Kohei Miyauchi as Grandfather (voice)
- Rihoko Yoshida as Clara Sesemann (voice)
- Miyako Shima as Peter's Grandmother (voice)
- Miyoko Aso as Frau Rottenmeier (voice)
- Natsuko Kawaji as Madam Sesemann (voice)
- Taeko Nakanishi as Dete (voice)
- Kaneta Kimotsuki as Sebastian (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Heidi in the Mountains on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.