Wuthering Heights (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1939, Wuthering Heights is a drama and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 104 minutes. “I am torn with Desire . . tortured by hate!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Earnshaws are Yorkshire farmers during the early 19th Century. One day, Mr. Earnshaw returns from a trip to the city, bringing with him a ragged little boy called Heathcliff. Earnshaw's son, Hindley, resents the child, but Heathcliff becomes companion and soulmate to Hindley's sister, Catherine. After her parents die, Cathy and Heathcliff grow up wild and free on the moors and despite the continued enmity between Hindley and Heathcliff they're happy -- until Cathy meets Edgar Linton, the son of a wealthy neighbor.
Who’s in it. Wuthering Heights stars Merle Oberon as Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton, Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff, David Niven as Edgar Linton and Flora Robson as Ellen Dean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Wuthering Heights has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wuthering Heights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wuthering Heights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wuthering Heights (1939)?
- In US, Wuthering Heights is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wuthering Heights worth watching?
- Wuthering Heights holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights stars Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, David Niven, Flora Robson and Donald Crisp.
- When was Wuthering Heights released?
- Wuthering Heights was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.