Wuthering Heights (1939)
Kernel Score: 78% · 307 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1939-04-07
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Wuthering Heights
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
Wuthering Heights parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Wuthering Heights is a classic romantic drama involving jealousy, social pressure, and an unbreakable but turbulent love.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Merle Oberon as Catherine 'Cathy' Earnshaw Linton
- Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff
- David Niven as Edgar Linton
- Flora Robson as Ellen Dean
- Donald Crisp as Dr. Kenneth
- Geraldine Fitzgerald as Isabella Linton
- Hugh Williams as Hindley Earnshaw
- Leo G. Carroll as Joseph
- Miles Mander as Lockwood
- Cecil Kellaway as Earnshaw
Wuthering Heights FAQ
Is Wuthering Heights good?
Wuthering Heights has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 307 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Wuthering Heights?
In the US you can stream Wuthering Heights on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wuthering Heights OK for kids?
Wuthering Heights is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Wuthering Heights is a classic romantic drama involving jealousy, social pressure, and an unbreakable but turbulent love.
What movies are like Wuthering Heights?
If you liked Wuthering Heights, try Howards End, Little Women, The Bridges of Madison County and Charlie St. Cloud.