Heidi's Song (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 6

Heidi's Song poster

Released in 1982, Heidi's Song is a family and animation film directed by Robert Taylor, running about 94 minutes. “Heidi will make your soul sing, your feet dance and your heart cry.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Orphan Heidi lives with her grandpa in Swiss Alps. She brings joy to all there. However, her aunt takes her to the city to live as a servant girl to a cold rich strict family and their nice but sad handicapped daughter.

Who’s in it. Heidi's Song stars Lorne Greene as Grandfather, Sammy Davis Jr. as Head Ratte, Margery Grey as Heidi and Pamelyn Ferdin as Klara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Heidi's Song has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heidi's Song page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heidi's Song tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Heidi's Song (1982)?
In US, Heidi's Song is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Heidi's Song worth watching?
Heidi's Song holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Heidi's Song?
Heidi's Song stars Lorne Greene, Sammy Davis Jr., Margery Grey, Pamelyn Ferdin and Michael Bell.
When was Heidi's Song released?
Heidi's Song was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.