Wuthering Heights

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

Oct 16 1992 PG 1h 45m
Drama, History, Romance

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.

Plot

Heathcliff is Cathy Earnshaw's foster brother; more than that, he is her other half. When forces within and without tear them apart, Heathcliff wreaks vengeance on those he holds responsible, even into a second generation.

Written by

Emily Brontë, Anne Devlin

Directed by

Peter Kosminsky

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
14,713
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA