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. In time, she follows her heart and finds a miracle. Starring Jason Robards and Jane Seymour, HEIDI is a triumph of love, friendship, and forgiveness that will capture everyone’s heart. Based on the book by the same name published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri.
Starring Jason Robards, Jane Seymour, Patricia Neal, Noley Thornton, Lexi Randall.
Parents need to know that the very young may find a few scenes emotionally intense. Kids will see Heidi left with a gruff grandfather who says he doesn’t want her. And she’ll see her grandmother waste away and die. Originally shown in two parts, the nearly three-hour movie might best be seen in a couple of sittings so everyone can rest up for the heart-wrenching finale. Family entertainment at its best, expect emotional moments. – Common Sense Media