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Wuthering Heights

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2011 | 124 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Yorkshire moorlands, northern England, in the late 18th century. Young Heathcliff, rescued from the streets of Liverpool by Mr. Earnshaw, the owner of Wuthering Heights, an isolated farm, develops over the years an insane passion for Cathy, his foster sister, a sick obsession destined to end tragically.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Osella for Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 1 more Venice award. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $6 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 254K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrea Arnold

  • Kaya ScodelarioOlder Cathy
  • James HowsonOlder Heathcliff
  • Solomon GlaveYoung Heathcliff
  • Shannon BeerYoung Cathy
  • Steve EvetsJoseph
  • Oliver MilburnMr. Linton
  • Simone JacksonNelly
  • Lee ShawHindley
  • James NorthcoteEdgar Linton
  • Amy WrenFrances