Top Grandparent's Day Movies
By Jane Louise Boursaw
Heidi
Many versions of this classic movie exist, but this 1993 TV movie is one of the best. Starring Noley Thornton as Heidi and Jason Robards as Grandfather, it won two Young Artist awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
MPAA Rating: G
Runtime: 3 hrs. 11 mins.
Details: Directed by Michael Rhodes and written by Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay) and Johanna Spyri (novel), this movie stars Jason Robards, Jane Seymour, Patricia Neal, and Noley Thornton. Runtime is 191 minutes; released on TV July 18, 1993; on DVD May 3, 2005.
Why This Movie Gives Grandparents the Respect They Deserve: It’s the classic story we all know and love: Heidi is the little orphan who ends up charming her bitter grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home. He’s a curmudgeonly character who just needs a little love to find the true meaning in life. Thankfully, Heidi never backs away from giving him that love, and he’s not afraid to give it right back.
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