Wuthering Heights

The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.

1970 • 104 min • Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

49 reviews

64 Audience · 49 · 100%

Based on the classic novel, this film tells the story of Heathcliff, an orphan adopted into the Earnshaw family, and his intense, all-consuming love for his foster sister, Cathy. Their bond faces societal pressures and a fateful separation, leading to a tale of passion, jealousy, and revenge across the desolate moors.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Intense emotional situations
Themes of loss and heartbreak
Some period drinking and smoking

What it models well

The enduring power of love
Loyalty and commitment

Talk about it after

The impact of social class on choices
The consequences of revenge and bitterness
Defining love in healthy and unhealthy ways

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