Wuthering Heights
6.6/10
Rating
105 min
Runtime
1992
Release Year
Peter Kosminsky
Director
Cast
Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes, Janet McTeer, Sophie Ward, Simon Shepherd
Quick Synopsis
Heathcliff, a young orphan, is taken in by the Earnshaw family and brought to live at their remote estate called Wuthering Heights. As he grows up there, he forms a close and deep connection with his foster sister, Cathy, who shows him kindness. However, Cathy struggles with her feelings because of the social expectations around her and eventually decides to marry Edgar Linton, a wealthy man who matches her social status. Hurt by this decision, Heathcliff becomes determined to reclaim her love.
Detailed Synopsis of Wuthering Heights
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.
