Heidi

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Heidi's relationships are based on family and friendship.

Mild Themes

Heidi is an orphan passed between relatives; she experiences profound homesickness when taken from her grandfather; Clara is isolated by disability and overprotective adults; themes of belonging, healing, and the restorative power of nature and love are central; the tone is ultimately warm and hopeful.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is emotional, centered on Heidi being taken from her beloved mountains.

Synopsis

Five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps, where she brings joy and healing to his isolated life before being taken away to Frankfurt to be a companion to a wealthy, disabled girl. A beloved classic about the healing power of nature, kindness, and home.