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Heidi

2015·Movie
1h 51min·G
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.
Heartwarming ClassicFamily-Friendly DramaVisually Stunning SceneryInnocent Coming-of-AgeOptimistic & HopefulPastoral CharmLoyalty & FriendshipIntergenerational BondsAdaptation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Heidi legally?

Heidi is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Heidi worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heidi rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Heidi?

1 h 51 min

Heidi runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Heidi?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Heidi higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Heidi in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Heidi?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Heidi in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Heidi use?

Abandon the DisabledCall of the Wild Blue YonderCheerful ChildCountry MouseThe CutieRaised by GrandparentsFriendless BackgroundServile SnarkerRich Language, Poor LanguagePapa WolfTruer to the TextGrumpy Old Manand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Heidi, including Abandon the Disabled, Call of the Wild Blue Yonder, Cheerful Child.