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Heidi: Girl of the Alps

1974Show1 season52 episodes

AnimationDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about family and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 52 episodes · best: S1E52 "Mata au hi made" 8.0

Episodes

7.3

Story

After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's kindness may be able to open his heart. Together with her friends Peter and Clara, she goes on lots of adventures.

Feels like

  • Classic World Masterpiece Theater
  • Idyllic Alpine Setting
  • Heartwarming Family Reconciliation
  • Nostalgic Childhood Adventure
  • Pastoral Simplicity
  • Emotional Healing
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Timeless Moral Lessons

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Isao Takahata
Written by
Johanna Spyri, Hisao Ohkawa, Yoshiaki Yoshida
Music by
Takeo Watanabe

Everyone

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Facts

January 6, 1974 · December 29, 1974 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 1974
Last aired
December 29, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Say My Name, Public Domain Character, Scenery Porn +9

  • Say My Name
  • Public Domain Character
  • Scenery Porn
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • Big Friendly Dog
  • Imagine Spot
  • Physical Therapy Plot
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Food Porn
  • Dub Name Change
  • Bowdlerise
  • Alternative Foreign Theme Song

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Heidi: Girl of the Alps?"

Questions about Heidi: Girl of the Alps

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heidi: Girl of the Alps?

FILMBOX+ Now

In the United States, Heidi: Girl of the Alps streams on FILMBOX+ Now. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Heidi: Girl of the Alps worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Heidi: Girl of the Alps okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Heidi: Girl of the Alps?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1974.

Can I half-watch Heidi: Girl of the Alps?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Heidi: Girl of the Alps?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Heidi: Girl of the Alps in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.