Wuthering Heights

On the windswept Yorkshire moors in the late 18th century, a troubled boy named Heathcliff is taken in by the Earnshaw family at Wuthering Heights. Over the years he forms a fierce, unhealthy attachment to his foster sister Cathy, a bond that unsettles everyone around them. The house sits in isolation, its weathered walls reflecting the raw, stormy emotions at its center. The film traces their childhood camaraderie and growing tension, showing how class, pride and hidden wounds color their lives and affect those they touch. What begins as a powerful bond spirals into consequences that reverberate through generations. The story unfolds through a stark, intimate lens that prioritizes character psychology over ornate dialogue.

Directed by Andrea Arnold, this adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel with a screenplay by Olivia Hetreed updates the setting for modern cinema while retaining the novel's intensity. Kaya Scodelario plays Older Cathy and James Howson plays Older Heathcliff. The film leans toward a raw, intimate tone with handheld camera work, natural lighting and a leaner, morally ambiguous portrayal of the central romance.

The film's stark visuals and intense performances sparked discussion about class angles and passion in Brontë adaptations. Viewers debated fidelity to the source and whether a modern aesthetic rediscovers a timeless pain, making this version a provocative addition to the canon. Its approach to setting and mood influenced critics who seek grittier adaptations of classic romances.

Critics praised its mood and psychology, while others found the pacing lean and the romance bleak. The movie foregrounds isolation, yearning and the costs of obsession, prompting conversation about gender, class and how far a familiar love story can be reimagined in contemporary culture.

Box Office Revenue: $1,742,215 worldwide. With a production budget of $5,692,172, the film earned modestly at the global box office, reflecting its niche art-house appeal.