Heidi und Peter (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Heidi und Peter is a drama and family film directed by Franz Schnyder, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Heidi lives with Alp-Öhi n the Swiss Alps in the summer, where she helps Peter tend the goats. In winter, she stays in the village and attends school. One day, a letter arrives from Heidi's German friend, Klara Sesemann, announcing her visit. Klara indeed appears the next summer along with her grandmother and the prim governess Miss Rottenmeyer. Klara is quickly convinced to stay with Heidi, but Peter becomes resentful that Heidi now spends so little time with him...
Who’s in it. Heidi und Peter stars Elsbeth Sigmund as Heidi, Heinrich Gretler as Alp-Öhi, Theo Lingen as Sebastian and Willy Birgel as Herr Sesemann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Heidi und Peter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heidi und Peter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heidi und Peter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heidi und Peter (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heidi und Peter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heidi und Peter worth watching?
- Heidi und Peter holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heidi und Peter?
- Heidi und Peter stars Elsbeth Sigmund, Heinrich Gretler, Theo Lingen, Willy Birgel and Thomas Klameth.
- When was Heidi und Peter released?
- Heidi und Peter was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.