Heidi
“She followed her heart to find a miracle”
Synopsis
Heidi, the dispossessed orphan who wants only to love and be loved, ends up charming her embittered grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home. Heidi is soon uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends a young girl confined to a wheelchair. But the big city drains Heidi's spirit, and she must struggle with her memory of life in the Alps.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Rosenberg, Johanna Spyri
- Original Title
- Heidi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Harmony Gold, Bill McCutchen Productions, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ray Rhodes
Jeanne Rosenberg, Johanna Spyri
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ray Rhodes
Director
Jeanne Rosenberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi
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What is Heidi about?
Heidi, the dispossessed orphan who wants only to love and be loved, ends up charming her embittered grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home. Heidi is soon uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends a young girl confined to a wheelchair. But the big city drains Heidi's spirit, and she must struggle with her memory of life in the Alps.
Who directed Heidi?
Heidi was directed by Michael Ray Rhodes.
Who stars in Heidi?
The principal cast of Heidi includes Noley Thornton, Jason Robards, Ben Brazier, Lexi Randall, Jane Seymour.
When was Heidi released and how long is it?
Heidi was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Heidi based on a book or true story?
Heidi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johanna Spyri".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heidi?
Heidi holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).