Heidi (1993)

65% of users liked it
(5,287 ratings)

This Disney-produced made-for-TV version of the classic children's tale features Noley Thornton as Heidi, the plucky girl from the Alps, with Jane Seymour as a mean-spirited governess and Jason Robards as Heidi's kindly grandfather. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 3 hr. 20 min.
Directed By: Michael Ray Rhodes
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Jul 18, 1993 Wide
On DVD: May 3, 2005

Critic Reviews

Scott G. Mignola, Common Sense Media
Family entertainment at its best.
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)
Deeply touching story of a guileless young girl set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Alps. Heartfelt family films don't get any better than this.

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jay n

Sweet version of oft told tale. Robards is crusty perfection as Grandfather, Sian Phillips is a warm and wonderful Grandmama and her clothes are eye-popping. Jane Seymour starts out a perfect monster as Fraulein Rottenmeir but manages to humanize her character somewhat, she never… More
Sweet version of oft told tale. Robards is crusty perfection as Grandfather, Sian Phillips is a warm and wonderful Grandmama and her clothes are eye-popping. Jane Seymour starts out a perfect monster as Fraulein Rottenmeir but manages to humanize her character somewhat, she never becomes likable but not the stick figure martinet the character is usually portrayed. The rest of the cast is uniformly enjoyable and the scenery, both indoors and out, is gorgeous!
Dannielle A

Loooong! Over three hours.
Sunil J

Aw. This movie melts my heart a little bit with it's sappy sweetness.