Heidi 4 Paws (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Heidi 4 Paws is a family film directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. "Heidi 4 Paws" is a live-action re-telling of Johanna Spyri's 1880 children's classic, "HEIDI", but with fully mouth-articulated dogs in all of the roles. "Heidi 4 PAWS" tells the story of the young orphan (this time as seen through the eyes of a yellow lab puppy) who is sent to live with her reclusive Grandfather (in this case an old sheepdog). Just as Heidi adjusts to her new life in the mountains, she is taken away by her social worker (a scrappy beagle). Heidi finds herself living in the big city with Clara Sesehound (a cockapoo mix), who has been made an invalid after a debilitating illness. Although Heidi comes to love Clara, her quest to return to the mountains dominates her stay. In the end, she is able to reunite with her beloved Grandfather. When Clara later comes to visit, the final miracle of Heidi's story is revealed when Clara regains her ability to walk.

Who’s in it. Heidi 4 Paws stars Joanne Baron as Detie (voice), Kimberly Beck as Clara the Invalid / Frau Ragaz (voice), Marshall Bell as Mr. Sesehund (voice) and Majandra Delfino as Miss Rottenmeier (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Heidi 4 Paws has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heidi 4 Paws page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heidi 4 Paws tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.