Heidi (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Heidi is a drama and family film directed by Paul Marcus, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Heidi stars Emma Bolger as Heidi, Max von Sydow as Uncle Alp, Pauline McLynn as Aunt Detie and Geraldine Chaplin as Rottenmeier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Heidi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $154.6K at the box office.
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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heidi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heidi (2005)?
- In US, Heidi 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 worth watching?
- Heidi holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heidi?
- Heidi stars Emma Bolger, Max von Sydow, Pauline McLynn, Geraldine Chaplin and Sam Friend.
- When was Heidi released?
- Heidi was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.