Emerald Fennell’s daring 2026 remake of Emily Brontë’s classic Wuthering Heights stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in a story about obsessive love that is full of beautiful images. Early reviews praise its intoxicating romance and spellbinding cinematography before it comes out in theaters on February 13.
Critics have called the movie a “god-tier new classic” because of its hypnotic desire and Sarah Greenwood’s expert production design. Courtney Howard from Variety loves how transcendent and enchanting it is, and Linus Sandgren’s cinematography gets rave reviews. A YouTube reviewer gives it an 8 out of 10, saying they were surprised by how emotional it was, even though it didn’t fit the mold of a period drama.
In this bodice-ripping crowd-pleaser, the chemistry between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi is said to be “a whole other level of hot.” The couple’s passionate fights and intimate moments make the tragic romance even more tragic, but some people say the stakes feel low because of the stylish visuals. Hong Chau joins the cast with Alison Oliver, Ewan Mitchell, and others.
Before the movie came out, people said it was too white and sexualized the book. Trailers with sexual images sparked debates about class and violence. Reviews agree that its loose style—more about emotional recall than faithful retelling—has some problems with length and patchiness, but it still has a 71% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
