Wuthering Heights (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, Wuthering Heights is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Fuest, running about 104 minutes. “The power, the passion, the terror of Emily Bronte's immortal story of young love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wealthy Mr. Earnshaw adopts Heathcliff, a young street urchin, welcoming the boy into his stately rural mansion, Wuthering Heights. Though Earnshaw's daughter Catherine initially treats Heathcliff with disgust, the two eventually fall in love. But when Catherine's hateful brother Hindley returns home in the wake of his father's sudden death, it threatens to tear the young lovers apart.
Who’s in it. Wuthering Heights stars Timothy Dalton as Heathcliff, Anna Calder-Marshall as Cathy Earnshaw, Harry Andrews as Mr. Earnshaw and Pamela Brown as Mrs. Linton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wuthering Heights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. 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 (1970)?
- In US, Wuthering Heights is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wuthering Heights?
- Wuthering Heights stars Timothy Dalton, Anna Calder-Marshall, Harry Andrews, Pamela Brown and Judy Cornwell.
- When was Wuthering Heights released?
- Wuthering Heights was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.