Wuthering Heights

A passion. An obsession. A love that destroyed everyone it touched.

1992 • 105 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 13

Movie Knight Score

320 reviews

66 Audience · 320 · 100%

An orphan boy, Heathcliff, is taken in by the wealthy Earnshaw family. He forms an intense, passionate bond with his foster sister Cathy, but social pressures drive them apart. Heartbroken, Heathcliff vows revenge, leading to a dramatic and tragic tale of love and despair across generations.

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

Heads up

Themes of tragic love and revenge
Some intense emotional scenes
Periods of illness and death

What it models well

Enduring love
Resilience in hardship
Consequences of choices

Talk about it after

The power of social class
Healthy ways to cope with loss
Defining true love vs. obsession

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