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The Story of Heidi

7.819791h 47mMovieAnimationFamilyAdventure

Heidi is five years old when her aunt Dete, who has raised Heidi since her parents' deaths four years earlier, takes the orphaned Heidi to live with her formidable grandfather in the Swiss Alps. The American feature-length adaptation of Heidi (1974), the Japanese anime series produced by Zuiyo Eizo.

DirectorIsao Takahata
WritersHisao Ohkawa·Mamoru Sasaki
ProducerShigehito Takahashi

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Cast · Directed by Isao Takahata

KSKazuko Sugiyama
Kazuko Sugiyama
Heidi
KMKohei Miyauchi
Kohei Miyauchi
Alm-Ohi
YN
Yoshiaki Nemoto
The Doctor
HMHiroko Maruyama
Hiroko Maruyama
Peter
TN
Terue Nunami
Großmutter
TNTaeko Nakanishi
Taeko Nakanishi
Aunt Dete
KHKeiko Han
Keiko Han
Clara Sesemann
HKHisako Kyoda
Hisako Kyoda
Miss Rottenmeier
KKKaneta Kimotsuki
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Sebastian
TSTaimei Suzuki
Taimei Suzuki
Mr. Sesemann
MA
Miyoko Asou
Grandmamma
TK
Takako Kondou
Brigette

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The Story of Heidi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Story of Heidi?

The Story of Heidi isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Story of Heidi on Netflix?

No, The Story of Heidi is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Story of Heidi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Story of Heidi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Story of Heidi for free?

The Story of Heidi isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Story of Heidi?

The Story of Heidi hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 5, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.