Heidi (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, Heidi is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 105 minutes. “High adventure high in the Swiss Alps with the girl in the golden hair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Dete in Maienfeld, Switzerland. In order to get a job in Frankfurt, Dete brings 5-year-old Heidi to her grandfather, who has been at odds with the villagers for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. He at first resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl manages to penetrate his harsh exterior and subsequently has a delightful stay with him and her best friend, young Peter the goat-herd.
Who’s in it. Heidi stars Jennifer Edwards as Heidi, Michael Redgrave as Grandfather, Maximilian Schell as Richard Sessemann and Jean Simmons as Frl. Rottenmeier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Heidi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 (1968)?
- In US, Heidi is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heidi worth watching?
- Heidi holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heidi?
- Heidi stars Jennifer Edwards, Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell, Jean Simmons and Walter Slezak.
- When was Heidi released?
- Heidi was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.