Wuthering Heights Trailer, Fun Facts & Review

Wuthering Heights Synopsis:

A passionate, gothic-erotic tragedy about the volatile love between the willful Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and the intense outsider Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi). When Catherine marries a wealthy neighbor for status, a devastated Heathcliff returns years later wealthy and vengeful, initiating a destructive cycle of obsession, jealousy, and cruelty that ruins both families on the desolate Yorkshire Moors.

Genre: Drama, Romance

Release Date: In theaters February 13th, 2026

Wuthering Heights Fun Facts:

A Saltburn Reunion:
The movie reunites director Emerald Fennell with two stars she previously worked with in the movie Saltburn (2023). Jacob Elordi plays the iconic role of Heathcliff, and Alison Oliver plays the tragic Isabella Linton.

The Star is the Producer:
Margot Robbie not only stars as Catherine Earnshaw in the lead role, but she also serves as one of the producers of the film through her company, LuckyChap Entertainment. Wuthering Heights is her third feature film collaboration with Emerald Fennell; Robbie previously produced two other movies with Fennell, Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023).

Not Your Grandmother's Period Drama:
The early trailers, which featured a provocative image of Heathcliff putting his fingers in Cathy’s mouth, suggest this version will be raw, intense, and sexual, moving away from the direct adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel but is "inspired" by it.

A "Valentine's Day Massacre":
The film is scheduled for release on Friday, February 13th, 2026, just in time for the Valentine's Day weekend. This version is a dark and passionate choice, inspired by the book's themes of toxic love, jealousy, cruelty, obsession, and destruction.

The Controversial Casting:
The casting of Jacob Elordi, a white actor, as Heathcliff sparked controversies due to the character's description as "dark-skinned" in the novel. Fennell defended her casting choice, stating that Elordi "looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff on the first book that I read."

Charli XCX Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is being composed by well-known British pop musician Charli XCX, a highly unconventional selection for a period drama set in the 19th century. The goal of the music is to capture the novel's intoxicating and raw emotional energy.

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Wuthering Heights Review:

Emerald Fennell's film, Wuthering Heights, isn’t a faithful adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 masterpiece and hit theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. However, if you're planning a date expecting a traditional, polite period drama, consider this a fair warning: this version feels less like a dusty novel and more like a wild, visually stunning, highly divisive, and profoundly strange dive into psychological and sexual obsession.

Fennell noted this film is not a standard remake; instead, she is making a version based on her interpretation when she first read the novel. The movie pretty much ignores the book's second half, which deals with the next generation's revenge. Instead, it pours all its energy into the intense, toxic obsession between Cathy and Heathcliff.

The final products are visually stunning, filled with characters in the high fashion of that era. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren captures the moors beautifully; the landscape doesn't feel like a harsh, natural environment, but it feels more like a stylized stage designed specifically for setting the mood. The movie’s energy is driven by a pulsing soundtrack from Charli XCX, which plays over scenes of intense, rain-soaked romance.

Margot Robbie is absolutely captivating in the role, but don't expect a classic Cathy from the dusty novel who is tormented and fragile. Instead, Robbie's version of Cathy is bold, bratty, wild, self-centered, and a chaotic force of nature who is impulsive and unpredictable. The movie often cares more about looking stylish than making you feel the characters' pain.

Jacob Elordi fully embraces his on-screen presence. He is tall, physically imposing, and masters the silent but intense vibe. He fits perfectly into the movie’s "high-fashion" style, and he looks more clean-cut than vengeful. However, his casting is still a major talking point for book lovers, especially since his appearance doesn't quite match the specific heritage Emily Brontë described for Heathcliff in the original Wuthering Heights novel.

Here are quick fun facts comparing the original Heathcliff and Elordi’s version:

The original Heathcliff is described as "dark-skinned" or "gypsy-like." Elordi's version is white and a traditional Hollywood leading man. The original Heathcliff is vengeful, gritty, and rough. Elordi's version is polished and menacing. The original Heathcliff is a literal outcast from society. Elordi's version is a moody, high-fashion icon.

Hong Chau stands out as the movie’s steady, exhausted voice of reason in her role as Nelly Dean. She acts as the "anchor," giving the audience someone relatable to follow in the middle of the chaos and madness. Alison Oliver delivers a performance that is both strangely funny and heartbreaking. Her character, Isabella Linton, is doll-obsessed, adding a creepy, childlike layer to the story.

Let’s be honest: as Fennell noted, this film is not a remake of Wuthering Heights, but a remix. It completely ignores the story's intellectual side that deeply focuses on death and family inheritance, choosing instead to lean into the raw, burning passion of the novel. If you are just looking for a "vibe" with fast pacing and music-driven scenes, you love high fashion, and you are here for the Robbie and Elordi chemistry involving primal, intense, and toxic passion, then you will love this movie.