A Gift for Heidi (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1958, A Gift for Heidi is a notable film directed by George Templeton, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie is about one summer holiday in the life of the famous children's book character Heidi, the orphan girl who lives with her grandfather (whom Heidi, like everybody else including the cast list, calls "Alm Uncle") on the outskirts of a small village in the Alps. Heidi has a gift of three carved wooden figures made by a craftsman neighbour: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. However, rather than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, her grandfather and the village doctor gradually teach Heidi the idea that the gifts they bring are faith, charity and hope.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Gift for Heidi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gift for Heidi page.
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- Where can I watch A Gift for Heidi (1958)?
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- Is A Gift for Heidi worth watching?
- A Gift for Heidi holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was A Gift for Heidi released?
- A Gift for Heidi was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.