Heidi (1968)
Overview
Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd.
Where to watch Heidi
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Artiflix | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Artiflix | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Artiflix | — | — |
| Australia | Artiflix | — | — |
| Ireland | Artiflix | — | — |
| New Zealand | Artiflix | — | — |
| India | Artiflix | — | — |
| South Africa | Artiflix | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Artiflix | — | — |
| Germany | Artiflix | — | — |
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What is Heidi about?
Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd. Heidi is a Drama, Family, TV Movie movie, released on 1968-11-01, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Heidi worth watching?
TMDB users rate Heidi 6.3 out of 10 from 17 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Heidi?
In the United States, Heidi streams on Artiflix and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Delbert Mann
Cast
- Jennifer Edwards as Heidi
- Michael Redgrave as Grandfather
- Maximilian Schell as Richard Sessemann
- Jean Simmons as Frl. Rottenmeier
- Walter Slezak as Father Richter
- Peter van Eyck as Dr. Bernd Reboux
- Zuleika Robson as Klara
- John Moulder-Brown as Peter
- Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel as Grandmother
- Karl Lieffen as Sebastian
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Sources
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