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Swiss orphan Heidi (Emma Bolger) finds herself the ward of her abrasive aunt, Detie (Pauline McLynn), who sends her to live with her reclusive grandfather (Max von Sydow) in the thin air of the Alps. But, just as Heidi manages to penetrate her grandfather's harsh exterior and settle into her new life, Detie returns and conveys her to the expansive German estate of the Sessemanns, a wealthy family willing to pay top dollar for a playmate for their disabled daughter, Clara (Jessica Claridge).
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Andrea Beach Common Sense Media 07/15/2021
4/5
Heidi will work its way into viewers' hearts just as she herself finds a way into most everyone's heart whom she meets. Go to Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis 07/26/2006
6/10
The film moves in fits and starts. There are long, slow sections intersprinkled with moments of pure joy and heartfelt emotion. Go to Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon 09/24/2005
3/5
Samuel Friend's performance as Peter is shockingly bad. He looks far too clean cut for the part, delivers his lines badly and frequently appears to be looking at the director for approval. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/10/2022 The greatest 01 hour: and 44 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 10/29/2019 Emma Bolger and Max Von Sydow did an excellent job. Lovely version. See more 06/29/2014 lovely family film :) See more 01/07/2012 A solid if somewhat joyless adaptation which suffers from focussing on the time in Frankfurt too much See more 12/27/2011 True family film at it's best! See more 12/14/2011 Heidi is the story of an 8 year old orphan girl who is sent by her aunt to live with her reluctant grandfather in the Swiss Alps who soon warms to her live-affirming positive and loving personality. However, her aunt then returns and takes her to the big city (Frankfurt) to become the playmate of wheelchair bound 11year old Clara. Whilst their friendship is strong Heidi longs to return to the mountains and eventually both make their way back with amazing consequences for all involved. This is undoubtedly one of the best adaptations of this classic children's story and both Emma Bolger as Heidi and Max von Sydow as her grandfather are simply superb. This is old fashioned good story telling with few special effects, gentle pacing and plenty of character development - in short the sort of film that could never be made in Hollywood without overbearing music, silly songs or sentimental acting. It's all the better for keeping it simple and definitely one that will make into my family library. The DVD unfortunately has no extras but the film is defniitely worth watching. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Marcus

Director

Emma Bolger

Heidi

Max von Sydow

Uncle Alp

Geraldine Chaplin

Rottenmeier

Jessica Claridge

Clara

Diana Rigg

Grandmamma
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Synopsis Swiss orphan Heidi (Emma Bolger) finds herself the ward of her abrasive aunt, Detie (Pauline McLynn), who sends her to live with her reclusive grandfather (Max von Sydow) in the thin air of the Alps. But, just as Heidi manages to penetrate her grandfather's harsh exterior and settle into her new life, Detie returns and conveys her to the expansive German estate of the Sessemanns, a wealthy family willing to pay top dollar for a playmate for their disabled daughter, Clara (Jessica Claridge).
Director
Paul Marcus
Producer
Martyn Auty, Christopher Figg
Screenwriter
Brian Finch
Production Co
Storm Entertainment, LuxVide, Surefire Film Productions, Piccadilly Pictures, Suitable Viewing
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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