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Poster for Heidi

2005 | 80 min | Animation, Family, Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Heidi is a happy, outgoing orphan who lives with her grandfather in the idyllic scenery of the Swiss Alps. Heidi makes friends quickly and people know they can always rely on her for help. She loves the freedom of life in the mountains, but she also learns how to take on responsibility. Her cheerful nature helps to show others how to handle the challenges of everyday life and still be happy. Heidi’s honesty and natural charm inspires both courage and a joy of life in everyone she meets.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $492K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alan Simpson, Albert Hanan Kaminski

  • Lara WurmerHeidi (voice)
  • Wolfgang HessGroßvater (voice)
  • Jimi Blue OchsenknechtPeter (voice)
  • Sidonie von KrosigkClara (voice)