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Film · 2026

"Wuthering Heights"

Directed by Emerald Fennell · starring Vicki Pepperdine, Paul Rhys and Margot Robbie

  • 2 h 16 min
  • 15
  • Drama · Romance
  • USAUK
  • Released in the UK 12 February 2026
  • 5.6 AverageMovieNCo
  • 8.3 Users2 votes
  • 3.0 Critics2 reviews
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Synopsis

Emerald Fennell, known for her cinematic boldness, presents a version of Wuthering Heights that has ignited controversy since its announcement. Far from the classic adaptations of Emily Brontë's gothic novel, this reinterpretation proposes a radical and provocative approach, exploring the passions and conflicts of the characters with an erotic intensity that has surprised both the audience and critics. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film reimagines the original story, transforming the bleak landscapes and tumultuous relationships of the characters into a setting where provocation and sensuality take center stage.

A tale charged with desire and tension, generating comparisons with contemporary erotic sagas and sparking a debate about the limits of literary adaptation. The film presents itself as an exercise in narrative and visual deconstruction, where the love and revenge story between Heathcliff and Catherine is wrapped in an intense and modern aesthetic, capable of confronting the viewer with the darkest dimensions of human passion.

It is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year, promising to reignite the conversation about literary adaptation and contemporary cinema. Fennell's work not only challenges tradition but also invites a dialogue on how classics can be reinterpreted in a contemporary key, exploring the limits of narrative, desire, and artistic transgression.

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The essentials

Runtime
136 min2 hours and 16 minutes
Budget
$80mMRC Film
Box office
$83.9m1.0 times its budget
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is "Wuthering Heights"?
2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was "Wuthering Heights" released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 12 February 2026.
Who directed "Wuthering Heights"?
Emerald Fennell.
Who is in "Wuthering Heights"?
It stars Vicki Pepperdine, Paul Rhys, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
Where can I watch "Wuthering Heights"?
In the UK it is available with a subscription on HBO Max and with a channel on Now and a channel on Prime Video.
How much did "Wuthering Heights" make?
It took $83.9 million in US. It cost $80 million.
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Cast

Full cast (15)
Director
Emerald Fennell
Writers
Emerald Fennell
Producers
Margot Robbie, Robert Baker, Emerald Fennell

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 4 reviews
8.3 2 votes

What the critics say average 3.0 from 2 outlets

  • 4.0 The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/peterbradshaw "Emerald Fennell’s take on Emily Brontë is an emotionally hollow, bodice-ripping misfire that misuses Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi but makes the most of Martin Clunes". Read
  • 2.0 ColliderTherese Lacson "Emerald Fennell's shallow and disappointing Wuthering Heights adaptation, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, fails to capture the essence". Read
  • VarietyPeter Debruge "While not as salacious as ‘Saltburn,’ director Emerald Fennell’s operatic Emily Brontë adaptation emphasizes eroticism as much as romance". Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $80m
  • US $83.9m
  • UK £24.3m

Trivia

All 7 facts

  • Warner Brothers.

    "The project started a bidding war prior to production, with many rival studios wanting to acquire the picture. Warner Brothers won out in the end, partly due to their commitment to a theatrical release for the film".

  • Margot Robbie

    Margot Robbie's first collaboration with director Emerald Fennell as an actress. She previously produced Fennell's first two feature films, Una joven prometedora (2020) and Saltburn (2023). They also co-starred in Barbie (2023).

  • Jacob Elordi

    When the cast was announced, many were disappointed with Jacob Elordi's casting, claiming that Heathcliff is not white in the novel. Many also felt it was even more disappointing after the last adaptation, Cumbres borrascosas (2011), had portrayed Heathcliff as non-white in the movie - played by men of color. However, Emily Brontë's novel remains vague of Heathcliff's ancestry, describing him alternately as a "dark-skinned gipsy (sic)" with "black eyes", and "as white as the wall behind him" and even "pale". Some characters hint at a possible Mediterranean or (Latin) American heritage. Although Elordi is from Australia, his paternal family comes from the Basque region in Spain.

  • VistaVision

    The fourth film of the 21st century shot mostly in VistaVision, after The Brutalist (2024), Una batalla tras otra (2025), and Bugonia (2025).

  • Oscar nominees

    The cast includes three Oscar nominees: Hong Chau, Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.

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