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Heidi

1937Movie1 h 28 minG

DramaFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Heidi is orphaned and her uncaring maternal Aunt Dete takes her to the mountains to live with her reclusive, grumpy paternal grandfather, Adolph Kramer. Heidi brings her grandfather back into mountain society through her sweet ways and sheer love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Allan Dwan
Written by
Julien Josephson, Johanna Spyri, Walter Ferris
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck

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Facts

October 15, 1937 · 1 h 28 min · G

Released
October 15, 1937
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Help Mistaken for Attack, Physical Therapy Plot, Canon Foreigner +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Heidi?"

Questions about Heidi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heidi?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Heidi from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Heidi worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Heidi okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Heidi?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Heidi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Heidi use?

Help Mistaken for AttackPhysical Therapy PlotCanon ForeignerO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessToken TrioKids Are CruelCool Old LadyArcadiaFood PornAnachronism StewPublic Domain CharacterSay My Nameand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Help Mistaken for Attack, Physical Therapy Plot, and Canon Foreigner.