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Peter Kosminksy directed this faithful adaptation of the Emily Bronte classic. Ralph Fiennes has the role of Heathcliff, a wanderer adopted by the father of Cathy (Juliette Binoche), "a wild slip of a... read more read more... girl." Heathcliffe is looked down upon by his stepbrothers and becomes a servant. He is further crushed when Cathy, the love of his life, marries another man -- since to marry a servant would be the ultimate in humiliation for her. Heathcliffe disappears for a number a years but then returns, revenge and hatred for Cathy's family the only thing on his mind. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Peter Kosminsky

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DVD Release Date: December 2, 2003

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  • July 8, 2010
    I tried reading the book about 3 different times and I was so excited when I saw this was on tv. I came in right where I left of with the book so that is was good/bad. I love Ralph Fiennes and that is why I wanted to see this specific adaption of the book. Juliet Binoche is fanta... read morestic as well and the sence where she dies made me cry and I dont cry at many movies. Now all in all im not sure if the movie its self was that great but the performanced by the two leads is enough to see it. And know I finally know what happens at the end! :)
  • March 14, 2009
    Wuthering Heights is a beautiful story about Heathcliff who falls for his foster sister Cathy. They have a strange love for each other that tears them apart.
  • October 15, 2007
    This is an enjoyable, though not great, adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel of the same name. It is a beautiful looking, well made, well cast and acted film - but I could definitely find some faults in the script, which largely oversimplifies Brontë's incredibly complex na... read morerrative, which isn't helped by its being crammed into 105mn. While the novel isn't overly long, and it is possible to tell the story in this amount of time (all the other film adaptations of Wuthering Heights seem to run about the same length) - this script definitely does hack away at the novel a little bit. The film also is guilty of oversimplifying the love story between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw; although it is undoubtedly one of the the greatest romances ever told in British literature, it is also supposed to be one of the most tumultuous, and marked by a very rocky relationship between the two characters, who are both considerably flawed. However, the film does succeed because even though I recognized these shortcomings immediately, I was able to overlook them and allow myself to get wrapped up in the wonderful story once again. This is also helped by the great work of Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who are perfectly cast and both deliver memorable performances (although, given the material, I think it would be hard not to shine in either role). I haven't seen any of the other adaptations of this novel yet, but this one I enjoyed, and would definitely recommend to fans of the novel.
  • June 1, 2007
    They tried their best, but it's just not good enough sadly. Ending is lame, and Ralph doesn't really quite cut it as the dark and brooding Heathcliff.
    Although I did like them including Bronte herself at the begining, it was rather original. Saying that, I did watch this dire... read morectly after reading the fantastic book, so if I were to watch it as a stand-alone I might rate it less harshly. And at least this version follows throught the whole plot, not cutting off halfway through like the black and white version.
  • May 27, 2007
    VERRRY faithful to the book. ralph fiennes and juliette binoche have hot scenes.
  • May 12, 2007
    I have never read the book but I considered the film to be a very unique passionate love story. It has it's flaws (as the plot sypnosis reads it lacks grace) but it does not stop it from being a good overall film.
  • August 14, 2007
    If you are already suicidal and want to be tipped over the edge,this is your movie. Horrid,horrid
  • January 23, 2009
    A great movie! Great story, amazing characters from Emily Bronte. A tale of tragedy and unrequited love. Deeply touching. Great cast!
  • January 16, 2009
    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.
    ... read morenk_2009/?action=view¤t=wuthering4601.jpg" target="_blank">wutherring heights
  • September 28, 2011
    not bad version of this story this one sticks closer to the book but I still prefer the 1939 olivier version best.

Critic Reviews


Derek Elley
February 14, 2001
Derek Elley, Variety

...weakened by a wobbly central perf by Gallic thesp Juliette Binoche. Full Review

Dragan Antulov
June 26, 2005
Dragan Antulov, Draxblog Movie Reviews

WUTHERING HEIGHTS could be recommended only to those already interested in the novel. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 26, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Filled with a dark brooding atmosphere suitable to its theme of doomed love. Full Review

Elspeth Haughton
January 1, 2000
Elspeth Haughton, Apollo Guide

It's an unmotivated, loose script with a rambling tale and impotent casting that degrades this otherwise mildly satisfying hanky-fest. Full Review

David Keyes
January 1, 2000
David Keyes, Cinemaphile.org

Peter Kosminsky's Wuthering Heights is a drone, depressing, and exhaustively revolting excuse for entertainment Full Review

Emanuel Levy
June 29, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Nick Davis
January 10, 2003
Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks

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Philip Martin
July 29, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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January 26, 2006
Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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    • Mrs Linton: You left me, too, but I forgive you. Forgive me.
    • Heathcliff: It's so hard... to forgive alone, it's a lie. Yes, I forgive what you've done to me. I love my murderer. But yours... how can I?
    • Catherine Earnshaw: My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I'm well aware, as winter changes the trees. My love for Heathcliff is the eternal rock beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary. Nelly, I AM Heathcliff!
    • Heathcliff: Why did you betray your own heart, Cathy? You loved me. And what right had you to leave me? The poor fancy you felt for Linton? Nothing that God or Satan could inflict would have parted us. You of your own will did it. I've not broken your heart Cathy, you have broken it. And in breaking it, you've broken mine.

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