Wuthering Heights

2026

Emerald Fennell

136 min

Romance, Drama

Emerald Fennell's lush, provocative adaptation of Emily Brontë's gothic novel, following the all-consuming love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff on the Yorkshire moors in 18th-century England.

Wuthering Heights

The Conversation

Emerald Fennell’s provocative “Wuthering Heights” adaptation divides critics and audiences despite its visual ambition. With mixed critical scores (57% RT Critics, 55 Metacritic) but stronger audience reception (76% RT), reviews range from David Rooney’s praise for Fennell’s “most purely entertaining film” to Peter Debruge’s appreciation of her “carnal reinvention.” Don’t miss cinematographer Linus Sandgren’s interview about achieving a textured look “like a 14-year-old reading Brontë for the first time” through 35mm and VistaVision shooting.

The Hollywood Reporter

'Wuthering Heights' Review: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi Fire Up Brontë

By David Rooney

2026-02-10

Rooney calls it Fennell's most purely entertaining film — pulpy, provocative, drenched in blazing color and opulent design.

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Variety

'Wuthering Heights' Review: Leave Them Wanting Moor

By Peter Debruge

2026-02-10

Variety finds Fennell's carnal reinvention bold and engaging, though her flashy directorial style transforms the iconic characters in notable ways.

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IndieWire

Wuthering Heights Review: Emerald Fennell's Lush, Enraging Adaptation

2026-02-10

IndieWire gives it a B, noting Fennell's devotion to the central relationship makes for more than enough juicy material across 136 minutes.

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RogerEbert.com

Wuthering Heights Review: Emerald Fennell's Take Plays by Its Own Rules

2026-02-13

A bold filmmaker unafraid to try something new, but after a powerful opening the film becomes increasingly timid with aggressively styled set pieces.

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Deadline

'Wuthering Heights' Review: Emerald Fennell's Bodice-Ripper

2026-02-10

Deadline reviews Fennell's steamy, divisive adaptation of the Brontë classic.

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Empire

Wuthering Heights Review: Emerald Fennell Delivers a 'Fever-Dream' Take on Brontë's Gothic Romance

2026-02-10

Empire praises the film's visual ambition and Fennell's signature provocative edge in reimagining the classic story.

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Warner Bros. Pictures

Wuthering Heights — Official Trailer

2025-11-13

The full theatrical trailer for Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights, set to Charli xcx's 'Chains of Love.'

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The Hollywood Reporter

'Wuthering Heights' Director Emerald Fennell on Breaking With the Book to Cast Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff

2025-09-03

Fennell explains her decision to cast Elordi, saying he looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff on the first book she read.

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Deadline

Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi Star In Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'

2024-09-17

Deadline breaks the casting news of Robbie and Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff in Fennell's third feature.

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Deadline

Emerald Fennell On 'Wuthering Heights' Criticism For Casting Robbie & Elordi

2025-09-03

Fennell responds to casting backlash and describes her vision as 'primal, sexual' — how she felt reading the book for the first time.

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Variety

Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi on Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'

2026-02-12

Robbie and Elordi discuss their collaboration with Fennell and the intense chemistry required for their roles.

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IndieWire

Emerald Fennell, Linus Sandgren on 'Wuthering Heights' Cinematography

2026-02-14

DP Linus Sandgren discusses shooting on 35mm and VistaVision to achieve a textured, romantic look that felt like a 14-year-old reading Brontë for the first time.

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Variety

How Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' Movie Changes Emily Brontë's Novel

2026-02-15

A breakdown of the significant changes Fennell made from the source material, from added sexuality to missing characters.

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Deadline

Emerald Fennell To Open 'Wuthering Heights' In IMAX at BFI

2026-01-15

Fennell's adaptation will open in IMAX at BFI London, signaling Warner Bros.' prestige positioning of the film.

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The Big Picture

The Heaving 'Wuthering Heights' and the Throbbing 'Pillion': A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double Feature

2026-02-13

Sean and Amanda are joined by Sam Sanders to break down Fennell's provocative Brontë adaptation alongside Harry Lighton's Pillion.

Podcast
InSession Film

Podcast Review: Wuthering Heights (2026)

2026-02-19

JD and Brendan discuss Emerald Fennell's divisive adaptation and where it ranks in her filmography.

Podcast
IndieWire

Do Wuthering Heights First Reactions Overhype Emerald Fennell's Film?

2026-02-06

IndieWire's podcast examines whether early social media reactions oversold Fennell's take on the Brontë classic.

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The New York Times

'Wuthering Heights' Review: Margot Robbie, Amok on the Moors

By Manohla Dargis

2026-02-12

NYT's chief critic finds Fennell has 'drenched the screen with torrential rain, filled it with pantomimes of passion and tried hard to compete with Emily Brontë' — calling it a mistake.

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