Movie · 2026 · Romance, Drama · 2h 16m · R · English
Curator score: 1.3/10 (1.5M ratings)
Come undone.
Overview
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.
Ratings
Curator score: 1.3/10
IMDb: 6.1/10
Letterboxd: 2.73/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 58%
Metacritic: 55
TMDB: 6.7/10
Director
Emerald Fennell
Production
MRC, LuckyChap Entertainment, Lie Still, Warner Bros. Pictures, Domain Entertainment
Cast
Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Shazad Latif, Martin Clunes, Ewan Mitchell, Amy Morgan, Jessica Knappett, Charlotte Mellington, Owen Cooper, Vy Nguyen, Millie Kent, Vicki Pepperdine, Paul Rhys, Robert Cawsey, Gabriel Bisset-Smith, Louie Benjamin Potts, Treyston Braine, Jaydon Eastman
Where to watch
Max
Curator Review
Verdict
This adaptation of Wuthering Heights has been heavily criticized for its tone and interpretation of the source material. Many viewers feel it strays too far from the dark, complex themes of Emily Brontë's novel, opting instead for a more superficial portrayal of the characters and their relationships.
Skip if
You are a fan of the original novel and expect a faithful adaptation.
You prefer films with deep emotional resonance and complexity.
You dislike adaptations that significantly alter source material.
Overview
Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights has garnered a mixed to negative reception, with many viewers expressing disappointment over its lack of fidelity to Emily Brontë's original themes of obsession, class struggle, and emotional violence. Critics have noted that the film feels more like a romantic fantasy rather than the dark tragedy it is meant to convey, leading to a disconnection from the source material that fans hold dear.
Worth noting
The performances, particularly from Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, have been overshadowed by the film's narrative choices. Instead of exploring the tragic complexities of Heathcliff and Catherine's relationship, the film opts for a more aesthetic and superficial approach, which has left many viewers frustrated. For those seeking a profound exploration of love and revenge, this adaptation may not satisfy.
Top Letterboxd reviews
allain♡ · 97956 likes
emily brontë died of tuberculosis 177 years ago yet this adaptation is still the worst thing that has ever happened to her
timtamtitus (1.5★) · 58957 likes
i’m gonna jump from a wuthering height
Yashley (2★) · 30015 likes
"I don't make love. I wuther heights. Hard."
rachellydiab (2★) · 28872 likes
WHY IS THERE PONY PLAY IN WUTHERING HEIGHTS WHY IS MARGOT ROBBIE DRESSED AS A SCANDINAVIAN MILKMAID WHY IS HEATHCLIFFE A SEXUAL SADIST NOT A VICTIM OF RACISM WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ONNNNNNNNNN
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ- (1.5★) · 28520 likes
this is what happens when you let people who were born to make aesthetic pinterest boards direct movies