Heidi

An orphaned girl named Heidi is taken by her aunt to live with her grandfather, a recluse residing in the Swiss Alps. Although the elderly man is initially reluctant to care for her, the two eventually form a close bond. While living in the mountains, Heidi develops a friendship with a young goatherd named Peter and grows fond of the natural landscape. This peaceful life is interrupted when her aunt returns and forces her to move to Frankfurt. In the city, Heidi is employed as a companion for Clara, a girl who cannot walk, and must navigate her new life while longing to return to her grandfather.

This drama and family film was directed by Paul Marcus and written by Brian Finch and Johanna Spyri. The cast features Emma Bolger in the title role, alongside Max von Sydow, Pauline McLynn, Geraldine Chaplin, Sam Friend, and Jessica Claridge. Produced by companies including Lux Vide and Piccadilly Pictures in the United Kingdom, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 1,100 votes and a higher score of 7.8/10 on TMDB from 141 votes.