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Wuthering Heights

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A poor English boy is taken in by a wealthy family where he develops an intense relationship with his younger foster sister.
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Critics Consensus

Director Andrea Arnold's gritty, naturalistic re-imagining of the Emily Bronte classic stays true to the book's spirit while utilizing an unconventional approach to explore the romantic yearning at the heart of the story.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/31/2018
So it loses steam, part of the way through, but worth it for the first portion? Yes, because that is like no other costume drama you have ever seen. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 11/30/2012
3.5/5.0
Arnold doesn't merely adapt Bronte's story but retells it in her own style, creating a film that can be frustratingly languid to start but becomes mesmerizing as it progresses. Go to Full Review
Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 11/29/2012
2.5/4
In reality it's a bit of a slog. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/20/2022
3/4
Arnold creates a radically desolate piece of cinema that presents a challenge to traditionalist audiences. Go to Full Review
Dustin Chang Floating World 02/28/2021
It never recovers from its breathtakingly gorgeous first half where young Heathcliff and Cathy run around on the misty moor. You just wish it goes on and on like that. Go to Full Review
Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine 02/13/2020
...a striking adaptation of an Emily Brontë classic, that eschews many of the clichés one might associate with popular views of the source material. Go to Full Review
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Toni A Jun 13 This atmospheric take on Wuthering Heights is a slow-burning masterpiece, drenched in raw emotion and strikingly interpretative cinematography. Its haunting visuals and immersive landscapes compelled me to look up director Andrea Arnold—something I rarely do—but now I’m eager to explore more of her work. The film’s artistry was recognized with the Golden Osella for Best Cinematography at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, a well-deserved accolade for its breathtaking imagery. See more Maisie R Jan 27 Having just read the book in our book club I thought I’d watch this version of the film. I was disappointed as they cut off half of the book in this film and in my opinion it made the film feel sloppy and rushed. I would’ve included the plot of the whole book See more thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 31 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, o filme cenas desinteressantes e chatas, o elenco não ajuda em quase nada, e eu não recomendo esse filme. See more Giordano B Dec 23 Absolutely no chemistry between Cathy and Heathcliff which is what this story is all about. Very Disappointing. See more Glafira Regina O 10/18/2024 During the two hours of the film, the actors said only a few lines. Alas, a terrible adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's book. The characters and the vividness of the story is gone. Just boring and uninteresting. See more David M 05/01/2024 Wake me up when it's finished! So slow, and boring as hell... I fell asleep. To have an African boy playing Heathcliff was just bloody ridiculous in my opinion! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A poor English boy is taken in by a wealthy family where he develops an intense relationship with his younger foster sister.
Director
Andrea Arnold
Producer
Kevin Loader, Douglas Rae
Screenwriter
Olivia Hetreed
Distributor
Oscilloscope Pictures
Production Co
HanWay Films, Ecosse Films, UK Film Council
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.9K
Runtime
2h 8m
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