Wuthering Heights 1939

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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.

Merle Oberon

as Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

Laurence Olivier

as Heathcliff

David Niven

as Edgar Linton

Flora Robson

as Ellen Dean

Donald Crisp

as Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgerald

as Isabella Linton

Hugh Williams

as Hindley Earnshaw

Leo G. Carroll

as Joseph

Miles Mander

as Lockwood

Cecil Kellaway

as Earnshaw

Director:

William Wyler

Writer:

Ben Hecht, Emily Brontë, Charles MacArthur

Genres:

Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1939 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Wuthering Heights

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Merle Oberon

as Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton

Laurence Olivier

as Heathcliff

David Niven

as Edgar Linton

Flora Robson

as Ellen Dean

Donald Crisp

as Dr. Kenneth

Geraldine Fitzgerald

as Isabella Linton

Hugh Williams

as Hindley Earnshaw

Leo G. Carroll

as Joseph

Miles Mander

as Lockwood

Cecil Kellaway

as Earnshaw

Cecil Humphreys

as Judge Linton

Sarita Wooton

as Cathy as a Child

Rex Downing

as Heathcliff as a Child

Douglas Scott

as Hindley as a Child

Frank Benson

as Heathcliff Servant (uncredited)

Romaine Callender

as Robert (uncredited)

Richard Clucas

as Little Boy (uncredited)

Vernon Downing

as Giles (uncredited)

Alice Ehlers

as Madame Ehlers (uncredited)

Harold Entwistle

as Beadle (uncredited)

Peter Gowland

as Dancer (uncredited)

Helena Grant

as Miss Hudkins (uncredited)

Sam Harris

as Party Guest / Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Susanne Leach

as Guest (uncredited)

Tommy Martin

as Little Boy (uncredited)

Edmund Mortimer

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Schuyler Standish

as Little Boy (uncredited)

William Stelling

as Dancer (uncredited)

Diane Williams

as Little Girl (uncredited)

Eric Wilton

as Linton Servant (uncredited)

Philip Winter

as Cathy's Partner (uncredited)

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