Heidi
- Drama
- Family
Swiss girl Adelheid 'Heidi' is orphaned young. Aunt Detie brings her to grandpa Alp and his wife, who live isolated in the Alps since his murder charge. Heidi soon takes to the wild country, especially accompanying young goatherd Peter. Grandpa refuses to send her to school in the city, but aunt Detie returns and forces him to give in. She's sent to a posh lady in Frankfurt, where she'll be a companion for crippled daughter Clara after school hours.
Heidi is a 2005 Swiss drama film that brings the beloved classic novel to life. The story follows a young orphaned girl who finds freedom and joy in the Alpine mountains, only to be uprooted to a wealthy household in Frankfurt as a companion to a disabled girl. This family-friendly adaptation captures themes of nature, friendship, and belonging.
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Emma BolgerHeidi
Max von SydowUncle Alp
Pauline McLynnAunt Detie
Geraldine ChaplinRottenmeier- Sam FriendPeter
Jessica ClaridgeClara
Peter WightPastor
Karl JohnsonOld Man
Diana RiggGrandmamma
Kellie ShirleyTinette
Robert BathurstMr. Sessemann
Oliver Ford DaviesDr. Classen
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When was Heidi released?
Heidi was released on August 19, 2005.
What is Heidi about?
The film follows an orphaned Swiss girl named Heidi who grows up in the isolated Alps with her grandfather and befriends a young goatherd named Peter. After her aunt forces her to leave, Heidi is sent to Frankfurt to serve as a companion to Clara, a wealthy girl who uses a wheelchair.
Is Heidi based on a book?
Yes, Heidi is an adaptation of the classic novel by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, originally published in 1881.
Who should watch Heidi?
Heidi is a family-friendly drama suitable for children and adults who enjoy period stories about nature, friendship, and coming-of-age themes.
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