Heidi in the Mountains (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Heidi in the Mountains is a family and animation film directed by Isao Takahata, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Heidi (1974) Japanese anime series by Zuiyo Eizo (now Nippon Animation) based on the Swiss novel Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning by Johanna Spyri (1880). It was directed by Isao Takahata A feature-length film Heidi in the Mountains, aka The Story of Heidi, was edited from the series by Zuiyo (which by then was a separate entity from Nippon Animation, which employed many of the TV series' animation staff) distributed in 1979. All cast were replaced excluding Heidi and the grandfather. This movie is also the only incarnation of the Heidi anime to have been released commercially in the United States in English (on home video in the 1980s). Isao Takahata remarked "Neither Hayao Miyazaki nor I are completely related to any shortening version" on this work.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Heidi in the Mountains has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heidi in the Mountains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heidi in the Mountains tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heidi in the Mountains (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heidi in the Mountains change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heidi in the Mountains worth watching?
- Heidi in the Mountains holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.