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Movie Info

Release Date: April 07, 1939
Runtime: 104 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Romance
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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96%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
311 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
22,376 votes
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Wuthering Heights

1939

"Love's fury ignites the wildest of hearts."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Cumbres borrascosas? 🇩🇪 DE: Sturmhöhe? 🇵🇹 PT: O Morro dos Ventos Uivantes? 🇮🇹 IT: Cime tempestose? 🇷🇴 RO: La răscruce de vânturi All international titles (7) →
Drama Romance 104 min 7.5/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1940 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Geraldine Fitzgerald
1940 Oscars Best Actor Laurence Olivier
1940 Oscars Best Director William Wyler

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Revenue: $0
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Wuthering Heights is directed by William Wyler .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #sibling relationship 100 #19th century 91 #jealousy 53 #love of one's life 47 #rivalry 28 #rags to riches 11 #yorkshire 10 #central and south america 6 #moor (terrain) 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Wuthering Heights

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  • The film was shot on location in California, with sets designed to evoke the bleak, windswept landscape of the Yorkshire moors described in Emily Bronte's novel.

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  • In the film, Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier's performances were noted for their intense chemistry, which was further enhanced by their off-screen romance during production.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when Heathcliff is shown with different hairstyles between scenes, which detracts from the timeline of events.

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  • The film features a haunting score that incorporates themes from classical music, enhancing the emotional depth of the characters' tumultuous relationship.

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  • William Wyler, known for his meticulous direction, faced challenges in capturing the raw emotional intensity of the source material while maintaining a commercially viable film.

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  • David Niven, who plays Edgar Linton, was initially considered for the role of Heathcliff before it was ultimately given to Laurence Olivier, showcasing the studio's interest in Niven's star power.

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