Wuthering Heights
Directed by Emerald FennellA forbidden relationship unfolds between Cathy and Heathcliff, which develops from quiet longing to a dangerous pull of intense attraction, passion and increasing turmoil. Cathy and Heathcliff are at the center of a dramatically escalating relationship whose emotional course is getting further and further out of control.
- vangh1February 17, 2026In a word? Agony. I had no idea what I was getting in to. I hasn't read the book, I didn't see a trailer, I was expecting some Regency era Valentines drama. And after the opening sequence with the hanging, I realized I was wrong and I that I was apparently in for something a little bit fun and macabre. But nope, wrong again. A lot macabre, but no fun at all. I have never been the type of person to watch a movie through the slits of my fingers, or to exclaim my feelings dramatically but I engaged in both excessively while I watched Cath and Heathcliffe engage in their mess. Before I knew all was doomed to a toxic, infidelitous, on again-off again pas-de-deux, came the scene where Cath is in the loft, peeking at Joseph and Zilla having their kinky fun. And when Heathcliffe puts his hands over Cath's mouth and eyes, hoo boy. Such good storytelling. This intensely intimate moment in which they're so physically close and titillated by proxy but unable to act on it both in the immediate and in the long term. Such an impressive physical manifestation of their situation as a whole. But instead I spent the whole movie gasping, sighing, and wondering, "What the fuck...?" while they ruin the lives of all around them while they try to figure out what it is they actually want. And the movie seems to think, on some level, their whole dynamic is a viable depiction of love and not the deplorable acts of traumatically unwell people who are incapable of getting out of their own way. As the credits came up I thought it was a good thing I'd never read the book, but in what little bit I've gathered in my post-viewing reading it sounds like the book actually acknowledges the toxicity and failings of these individuals (both how the world fails them, and how they fail themselves and each other) so maybe I'd have been better off. Why this was released on Valentine's Day, I'll never be able to reconcile.
- trrsMay 10, 2026This was okay a bit drawn out at some parts especially scenes where they try to modernize the story telling by putting music over transitional scenes. Overall it’s a decent story but more of a retelling of something like Romeo and Juliet. Good for a one time watch and that’s about it least for me.
- cultfilmlikerFebruary 17, 2026I should start chasing women in the rain Charli xcx week ruled Obscenely sexy and not even a hint of nudity! Not trying to kink shame (like the movie does lol jk) but Emerald definitely has a degradation fetish Charli’s music was incredible of course Love the 1900’s / stage play set backgrounds So much phallic and yonic symbolism!! And gooey Hate to say it but I mean he definitely offed himself after this right lmao I had passion like this once! I miss that Watched alone in IMAX at Warren Regal West Currently Ranked #4/16 in 2026 Ranked
- rg9400April 5, 2026As someone who hasn't read the books, accuracy was not something I was super concerned about when watching this movie. I knew going into it that it was a very poor adaptation, but I had been entertained by Emerald Fennell's prior two movies and was still a bit hopeful despite the overwhelming negative reviews. First off, her visual style is fully on display here, with sumptuous costumes, striking set designs, vibrant and purposeful colors that pop off the screen, and fantastic framing. In terms of cinematography, this movie is gorgeous. It's something Fennell has been getting better and better at. However, her most glaring weakness, her writing, is on full display here as well. I could go through the rough pacing or the lack of strong character work or themes. These are all moot points though. The cardinal sin in this movie is that it is just boring. The imagery can't prop open the lack of any sort of narrative tension or emotional weight. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are both phenomenal talents and are also clearly horribly miscast. Their chemistry is simply not that great either. Also, this movie is surprisingly tame. Based on early reactions and her past works, I was anticipating something overtly sexual and controversial, but it feels like she restrained herself because she might have genuinely wanted to adapt a classic (even if her understanding of that classic is allegedly terrible). The best example of this is the soundtrack. Despite having Charlie XCX, the soundtrack does not have the type of needle drops or unique audiovisual pairings that her prior two movies were known for. She isn't going all out stylistically, and so this movie ends up the worst of both worlds. It isn't a faithful adaptation, and it isn't a glittery pop-infused two hours of entertainment either. It's just boring.
- mattyvxMay 3, 2026Just awful... With the obvious age differences aside with 3 of the cast, the whole thing just doesn't tell tell the story and we're not left feeling that there was any connection between the would be lovers. The film also tries to add a visual style in some scenes that just doesn't work and looks out of place.
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Wuthering Heights was released on February 11, 2026.
Wuthering Heights was directed by Emerald Fennell.
Wuthering Heights has a runtime of 2h 16m.
Wuthering Heights was produced by Margot Robbie, Emerald Fennell, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, Rosie Goodwin.
A forbidden relationship unfolds between Cathy and Heathcliff, which develops from quiet longing to a dangerous pull of intense attraction, passion and increasing turmoil. Cathy and Heathcliff are at the center of a dramatically escalating relationship whose emotional course is getting further and further out of control.
The key characters in Wuthering Heights are Cathy (Margot Robbie), Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi), Nelly (Hong Chau).
Wuthering Heights is rated R.
Wuthering Heights is a Drama, Romance film.
Wuthering Heights has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Wuthering Heights had a budget of $80M.
Wuthering Heights has made $241.7M at the box office.