If you loved
Heidi
Alain Gsponer · Film · 2015
If you loved Heidi, you will appreciate these stories that center on resilient young orphans navigating their place in the world.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Heidi: Girl of the Alps
Series · 1974
Books on the same thread
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2015
Much like the emotional landscape of Heidi, this story captures the deep bond between sisters and the resilience required to survive while separated from the comforts of home.
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
Astrid Lindgren · Book · 1981
Fans of Heidi who enjoy the interplay between nature and personal growth will find a kindred spirit in Ronia, whose adventurous coming-of-age journey mirrors the wild mountain life.
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr · Book · 2017
The moving connection between a young girl and her surroundings in Heidi is echoed here, as a blind girl demonstrates incredible resilience while navigating a world torn apart.
Anne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud Montgomery · Book · 1908
Readers who adored the transformation of the grumpy grandfather in Heidi will find a similar heartwarming dynamic in Anne's journey to win over her reluctant new guardians.
Series on the same thread
Candy Candy
Kyoko Mizuki · Series · 1976
If the optimism and kindness of the young protagonist in Heidi resonated with you, you will find Candy's unwavering spirit and quest for family equally inspiring and deeply moving.
Anne with an E
Moira Walley-Beckett · Series · 2017
Like the young orphan in Heidi, Anne fights against the constraints of her environment to secure her belonging, offering the same themes of empowerment and hard-won acceptance.
The Queen's Gambit
Scott Frank · Series · 2020
The isolation and determination found in the orphan experience of Heidi are mirrored in this story of a girl whose singular talent provides an escape from her circumstances.
El Chavo del Ocho
Roberto Gómez Bolaños · Series · 1973
Those drawn to the childhood innocence and community life portrayed in Heidi will enjoy these humorous vignettes of an orphan boy finding joy despite his impoverished living situation.
Podcasts on the same thread
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project · Podcast · 2026
While different in format, the focus on personal growth and finding happiness through perspective that defined the core of Heidi is central to this guide for mindful living.
Sunday Sports Club with Allison Kuch
Podcast
This podcast shares the theme of navigating life’s transitions found in Heidi, offering a grounded look at personal experiences and the importance of maintaining an authentic self.
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Common questions
Is the 2015 Heidi movie based on the original book?
Yes, the 2015 film is an adaptation of the 1880 novel Heidi. It follows the same core narrative of an orphan girl sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps and later moved to Frankfurt to serve as a companion for Klara.
How does the plot of the 2015 Heidi film compare to the 1974 series?
Both the 2015 film and the 1974 series Heidi: Girl of the Alps are adaptations of the 1880 book. They share the same primary plot points involving the orphan girl, her grandfather, and her time spent in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt.
Does the 2015 Heidi movie include the part where she lives in Frankfurt?
Yes, the 2015 film features the segment of the story where Heidi is taken from her grandfather by her aunt to live in Frankfurt. During this time, she acts as a companion to Klara, a sheltered girl who uses a wheelchair.
Should I read the 1880 book after watching the 2015 Heidi film?
Reading the 1880 book after watching the 2015 film provides the original source material for the story. The book details the life of the orphan girl in the Swiss Alps and her experiences in Frankfurt that are depicted in the movie.