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Heidi

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Swiss orphan Heidi finds herself the ward of her abrasive aunt, Detie, who sends her to live with her reclusive grandfather in the thin air of the Alps. But, just as Heidi manages to penetrate her grandfather's harsh exterior and settle into her new life, Detie returns and conveys her to the expansive German estate of the Sessemanns, a wealthy family willing to pay top dollar for a playmate for their disabled daughter, Clara.
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Andrea Beach Common Sense Media Jul 15, 2021
4/5
Heidi will work its way into viewers' hearts just as she herself finds a way into most everyone's heart whom she meets. Go to Full Review
John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis Jul 26, 2006
6/10
The film moves in fits and starts. There are long, slow sections intersprinkled with moments of pure joy and heartfelt emotion. Go to Full Review
Matthew Turner ViewLondon Sep 24, 2005
3/5
Samuel Friend's performance as Peter is shockingly bad. He looks far too clean cut for the part, delivers his lines badly and frequently appears to be looking at the director for approval. Go to Full Review
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Keith W @Keith166 6 days ago Max Von Sydow is always a plus in any film and he delivers again in this beautifully shot version of the children's classic supported by a strong cast that includes Diana Rigg and Father Ted's Mrs Doyle! There was one scene added to the story that really worked when on the first Christmas eve on the mountain Heidi goes out to hear Silent Night drifting up from the village and later makes a makeshift Christmas tree in their hut. I got the impression that Max Von Sydow enjoyed making this film. See more
Aug 10, 2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 44 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more
Oct 29, 2019 Emma Bolger and Max Von Sydow did an excellent job. Lovely version. See more
Jun 29, 2014 lovely family film :) See more
Jan 7, 2012 A solid if somewhat joyless adaptation which suffers from focussing on the time in Frankfurt too much See more
Dec 27, 2011 True family film at it's best! See more
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Paul Marcus

Director

Emma Bolger

Heidi

Max von Sydow

Uncle Alp

Geraldine Chaplin

Rottenmeier

Jessica Claridge

Clara

Diana Rigg

Grandmamma
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Synopsis Swiss orphan Heidi finds herself the ward of her abrasive aunt, Detie, who sends her to live with her reclusive grandfather in the thin air of the Alps. But, just as Heidi manages to penetrate her grandfather's harsh exterior and settle into her new life, Detie returns and conveys her to the expansive German estate of the Sessemanns, a wealthy family willing to pay top dollar for a playmate for their disabled daughter, Clara.
Director
Paul Marcus
Producer
Martyn Auty, Christopher Figg
Screenwriter
Brian Finch
Production Co
Storm Entertainment, LuxVide, Surefire Film Productions, Piccadilly Pictures, Suitable Viewing
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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