Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This Wuthering Heights’ movie review breaks down what works and what doesn’t in Emerald Fennell’s bold new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff, two of literature’s most tortured romantic partners.
Known for her provocative, stylish filmmaking, Fennell brings her signature intensity to one of literature’s most volatile love stories and the result is already sparking huge conversation online. Here on History Calling, I look at the chemistry between the leads and its visual style, including how accurate the Wuthering Heights costumes are to 18th century England. I’ll also ask how faithful the new Wuthering Heights movie is to the book (or not) and to its themes of obsession, cruelty, class and generational trauma. Is this a passionate reinvention that breathes new life into the story, or a divisive reinterpretation that strays too far from the source? We’ll talk about Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s performances as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, Emerald Fennell’s directing choices, and who this movie is really for.
Be warned, this video is spoiler heavy for both the book and the film, but if you’re searching for an honest review of the new Wuthering Heights movie and are curious about one of the most talked-about literary adaptations of the year, this episode is for you.
If you love literary adaptations, dark romances, or films that aren’t afraid to be polarising, make sure to watch until the end. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own thoughts and let me know, did this version of Wuthering Heights work for you, or did it miss the mark?
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Chapter 1: Summary of the book plot
9:46 Chapter 2: Summary of the movie plot
17:45 Chapter 3: Characterisation
21:12 Chapter 4: Casting
25:27 Chapter 5: Setting
27:59 Chapter 6: Costumes and make-up
30:11 Chapter 7: Tone and themes
31:55 Chapter 8: Conclusions
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This Wuthering Heights’ movie review breaks down what works and what doesn’t in Emerald Fennell’s bold new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Cathy and Heathcliff, two of literature’s most tortured romantic partners.
Known for her provocative, stylish filmmaking, Fennell brings her signature intensity to one of literature’s most volatile love stories and the result is already sparking huge conversation online. Here on History Calling, I look at the chemistry between the leads and its visual style, including how accurate the Wuthering Heights costumes are to 18th century England. I’ll also ask how faithful the new Wuthering Heights movie is to the book (or not) and to its themes of obsession, cruelty, class and generational trauma. Is this a passionate reinvention that breathes new life into the story, or a divisive reinterpretation that strays too far from the source? We’ll talk about Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s performances as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, Emerald Fennell’s directing choices, and who this movie is really for.
Be warned, this video is spoiler heavy for both the book and the film, but if you’re searching for an honest review of the new Wuthering Heights movie and are curious about one of the most talked-about literary adaptations of the year, this episode is for you.
If you love literary adaptations, dark romances, or films that aren’t afraid to be polarising, make sure to watch until the end. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own thoughts and let me know, did this version of Wuthering Heights work for you, or did it miss the mark?
#WutheringHeights #WutheringHeightsReview #MargotRobbie #CathyAndHeathcliff
BUY MY BOOK (Find Your Irish Ancestors Online): amzn.to/3Z2ChnG
Website (with 2 FREE DOWNLOADS): historycallingofficial.com
Patreon: patreon.com/historycalling
Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/historycalling
Instagram: instagram.com/historycalling
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Chapter 1: Summary of the book plot
9:46 Chapter 2: Summary of the movie plot
17:45 Chapter 3: Characterisation
21:12 Chapter 4: Casting
25:27 Chapter 5: Setting
27:59 Chapter 6: Costumes and make-up
30:11 Chapter 7: Tone and themes
31:55 Chapter 8: Conclusions
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:
Queen Caroline’s gruesome death and romantic burial
youtu.be/odlHPwa7wDc
Why Did the Brontë Sisters All Die So Young? The life & death of Emily Brontë
youtu.be/avQhuxfA_aw
How Historical Fiction Is Misleading Millions | The Truth Behind TV, Books & Period Dramas
youtu.be/i_bRhXQY4Zs
Reviewing Bridgerton season 4, part 1
youtu.be/e6U9RASql1Q
The history of Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen
youtu.be/AKp_gpR6onk
LEARN MORE:
[FREE] Audiobook of Wuthering Heights
youtube.com/watch?v=Yzz2h_sLJVg
[FREE] Read original reviews of Wuthering Heights
wuthering-heights.co.uk/reviews
Want to watch/hear/read more about history (and a whole host of other topics)? Then you might benefit from a free Audible or Prime video trial. They are available from the following links:
AUDIBLE
amzn.to/44MvlMi
AUDIBLE PLUS & AUDIBLE PREMIUM PLUS
amzn.to/42rh3PF
PRIME VIDEO
amzn.to/3LW7ykg
GEAR USED
Apple MacBook Pro Laptop (for video editing): amzn.to/3S6IoRK
Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3FgEDYq
Go-Pro Hero 13 camera: amzn.to/41H4Xnt
GoPro 3-Way 2.0 (Tripod/Grip/Arm): amzn.to/3vaVxjU
Memory Card: amzn.to/3KeLZZs
DJI Drone: amzn.to/39hROZm
NB: Links above may be affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through one of these links, I earn a small commission. It in no way affects the price you pay.
Thumbnail: Detail of the Wuthering Heights movie poster (dir. Emerald Fennell; producers, MRC, Luckychap, Lie Still; 2026), fair use. Background image: Canva
Open Street Map copyright information
openstreetmap.org/copyright
Creative Commons licenses used see creativecommons.org/licenses
