Film

Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx

Animation · 1h 20m · in cinemas from 15 November

Where to see it

2 screenings in 2 cities

1 screening in Meißen

Filmpalast Meißen
- 15:00 (opens in a new window)

About

Eight-year-old Heidi and her friend Peter care for an injured lynx cub and try to protect it from a businessman's traps.

Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx is a 2025 animated adventure film directed by Tobias Schwarz. Eight-year-old Heidi lives with her grumpy grandfather Alm-Öhi in a secluded hut in the Swiss Alps. She has holidays and wants to visit her friend Clara, but finding a lonely, injured lynx cub changes her plans. Without her grandfather's knowledge, Heidi and her best friend Peter care for the animal and want to bring it back to its family in the mountains. The greedy businessman Schnaittinger plans a sawmill in the mountain landscape and has set traps for the lynx. Heidi and Peter try to protect the cub, its family, the village community and the nature she loves. In the English voice version, Lilly Graffam voices Heidi, Tom Zahner her grandfather, Lily Held Clara and Michael McCown Mr. Schnaittinger.

Based on Heidi

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

Lilly Graffamas Heidi (voice: English version)
Tom Zahneras Grandfather / Chief of Station / Hunter (voice: English version)
Leonardo Luceroas (voice: English version)
Andrea Dewellas Bridget / Child (voice: English version)
Michael McCownas Mr. Schnaittinger (voice: English version)
Lily Heldas Clara (voice: English version)
Mike McAlpineas Mr. Sesemann / Police Officer (voice: English version)
Phil Lewisas Mayor / Villager (voice: English version)
Tony Clarkas Mr. Feichtmooser / Hunter (voice: English version)
Leanne Maksinas Mrs. Feichtmooser / Child / Mrs. Watts(voice: English version)
Marianne Graffamas Barb (voice: English version)
Susan Tackenbergas Grandmother / Villager (voice: English version)

Photos: TMDB

Director: Toby Schwarz
Written by: Rob Sprackling, Peter Dollinger, Tess Meyer, Marcus Sauermann, Johanna Spyri
Music: Ute Engelhardt
Countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain
Studios: Studio 100 Media, Studio 100, Studio 100 Animation, Hotel Hungaria, 3 Doubles Producciones, Studio Isar Animation

Good to know

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Language: German
In German cinemas: From 15 November 2026

Questions

How long is Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx?

1 hour 20 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Where can I see Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx?

There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Meißen (1) and Pirna (1). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx in?

Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx is in German. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx?

Lilly Graffam plays Heidi (voice: English version), with Tom Zahner, Leonardo Lucero, Andrea Dewell, Michael McCown and Lily Held.