As streaming rights change, here is the current cheat sheet:
Amazon usually carries the English-dubbed version. Search for Heidi (2015) and look for the audio options. It is available for rent (around $3.99) or purchase ($12.99).
Unlike a Japanese anime where dubbing is expected, a German live-action film getting a mainstream English dub is rare. This dub was produced primarily for: Heidi 2015 English Dub
The most accessible version of this dub today is found on Amazon Prime Video (US/UK) and other digital rental platforms. The distributor, StudioCanal (international) and Omnibus Entertainment (US), commissioned the dub. Notably, the English dub was not produced by a major studio like Disney or Warner Bros., but by a specialty dubbing house in Berlin or London.
Q: Is the Heidi 2015 English Dub available on Disney+? A: No. Disney+ has the 1993 live-action version. The 2015 film is distributed by StudioCanal, so it lives on Amazon/Apple. As streaming rights change, here is the current
Q: Can I stream the Heidi 2015 English Dub for free? A: Legally, yes, if you have a library card. Check Kanopy or Hoopla. Many public libraries have the digital rights.
Q: Is the English dub accurate to the book? A: Very. The 2015 film is one of the most faithful adaptations, and the English translation of the script follows Spyri’s original English translation (by Eileen Hall) closely. The most accessible version of this dub today
Q: My child is 4. Can they follow the English dub? A: Possibly. The dialogue is clear, but the pacing is slower than modern cartoons. For a 4-year-old, skip to the “goat scenes” and the “bread roll scene.”
Q: Why can’t I find “Heidi 2015 English Dub” on Netflix? A: Streaming rights expire. As of early 2026, it is not on US Netflix, but it is on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Use a VPN if necessary, or buy the digital copy.