Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
Directed by William Wyler
jealousy
sibling relationship
based on novel or book
love of one's life
central and south america
rags to riches
rivalry
yorkshire
moor (terrain)
19th century
Rank
#8 in 1939·#2922 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Merle Oberon
Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton
Laurence Olivier
Heathcliff
David Niven
Edgar Linton
Flora Robson
Ellen Dean
Donald Crisp
Dr. Kenneth
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Isabella Linton
Hugh Williams
Hindley Earnshaw
Leo G. Carroll
Joseph
Miles Mander
Lockwood
Cecil Kellaway
Earnshaw
Cecil Humphreys
Judge Linton
Sarita Wooton
Cathy as a Child
Crew
William Wyler
Director
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Emily Brontë
Novel
Popular Reviews
263 reviews
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6.0★ · 07/03/18
the kate bush song is better
the kate bush song is better
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Luca Trumfio
10.0★ · 05/08/26
The original romance and nearly romance movie I watch I think its practically copying this movie
The original romance and nearly romance movie I watch I think its practically copying this movie
Jorge Lopez
7.0★ · 04/24/26
I feel like I'm PUNQ right now.
I was hoping to see what Emerald Fennel failed to show us. It didn't. I won't say it's a very good adaptation cause I haven't read the novel(yet) but I think it's a very good film.
I feel like I'm PUNQ right now.
I was hoping to see what Emerald Fennel failed to show us. It didn't. I won't say it's a very good adaptation cause I haven't read the novel(yet) but I think it's a very good film.
UroojPRO
7.0★ · 04/07/26
Can’t go wrong with a classic that is way more accurate
Can’t go wrong with a classic that is way more accurate
Luca Trumfio
9.0★ · 04/06/26
I hope the new one doesn’t depict everyone as a hornier version of themselves
I hope the new one doesn’t depict everyone as a hornier version of themselves
