๐ Official Synopsis
Tragedy strikes when the foundling Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England. This stylized, liberal reinterpretation of Emily Brontรซ's classic Gothic novel strips away traditional high-literature pretension to capture the wild, carnality and raw emotional panache of reading the text through a prism of contemporary teenage obsession. Stranded on the desolate, windswept Yorkshire moors, the destructive romance between the two toxic, fiercely passionate lovers spirals out of control, threatening to consume their respective families, ignite generational rivalries, and drag their entire aristocratic world into a visually vibrant, broodily decadent ruin.
๐ฅ Expanded Cast Profile
๐ฌ Expanded Crew Profile
๐ฐ Industrial & Production Brief
Financed by MRC and distributed theatrically across the globe by Warner Bros. Pictures, Wuthering Heights marks the third collaborative feature milestone between auteur Emerald Fennell and Margot Robbie's independent banner, LuckyChap Entertainment. Filmed entirely on location across rural landscapes in the United Kingdom, the creative crew deliberately avoided cold digital sets to isolate the performers within authentic, weather-beaten environments. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren framed the passionate period drama with vibrant, high-contrast lighting designs, draping the set pieces in rich silks and deep Gothic shadows to maximize the film's chic, contemporary energy. Production designer Suzie Davies painstakingly reimagined the bleak historical estates, converting practical manor structures into heavily textures canvases that reflect the inner psychological torment and raw carnality pulsing through Emily Brontรซ's foundational gothic mythos.
The Official Trailer
A bold reimagining of Emily Brontรซ's gothic tragedy, following the consuming and destructive bond between Catherine Earnshaw and the brooding outsider Heathcliff.
The classic novel Wuthering Heights once again arrives on the big screen, this time under the direction of Emerald Fennell, of Saltburn fame. The buzz going in was that this adaptation might struggle under a modern perspective and overly sexual sensibility. Luckily, none of that applied to me; I was in it for Jacob Elordi.
- Euphoria (Nate Jacobs)
- Saltburn (Felix Catton)
- Priscilla (Elvis Presley)
- The Kissing Booth
- Barbie (Barbie)
- Suicide Squad (Harley Quinn)
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- I, Tonya
There were no overt modern references, unlike Sofia Coppola’s Converse shoes in Marie Antoinette. But the soundtrack did feature Charli XCX, which thankfully wasn’t distracting and seemlessly fit the vibe.
The movie also featured some genuinely funny moments. Which was a welcome relief. While film purists might scream foul with this stylish modern adaptation, for me the film hit the right notes—an entertaining drama full of passion and eventually tears. Hopefully that's not a spoiler.
In terms of production design, the movie featured an impressive artsy, Gen Z/Millennial type style. Both Elordi and Robbie were passionate, believable and had great chemistry. Also this version of Wuthering Heights didn’t seem to drag at any point, which is traditionally a problem with these stuffy period films based on classic novels. .
- Fennell & Elordi: This marks Jacob Elordi's second collaboration with Emerald Fennell following Saltburn.
- Modern Edge: The film includes a soundtrack by Charlie XCX to match its stylized, contemporary visual approach.
- Source Material: This adaptation reportedly removes several secondary characters to focus more intensely on the central toxic romance.
- Jacob Elordi's excellent and charismatic performance
- Strong chemistry between the lead actors
- Impressive production design and visuals
- Pacing that avoids typical period-film "stuffiness"
- Potential backlash from book purists
- Loosely based on the original narrative
FINAL VERDICT
So yeah, this version of Wuthering Heights isn’t for everyone. Although I might be in the minority, I enjoyed myself and wasn’t distracted by the stylish flourishes by Emerald Fennell. Wuthering Heights gets a recommendation from me, especially thanks to Jacob Elordi.
