Wuthering Heights (2011)

A poor boy of unknown origins is rescued from poverty and taken in by the Earnshaw family where he develops an intense relationship with his young foster sister, Cathy.

Director:

Andrea Arnold

Writers:

Andrea Arnold (screenplay), Olivia Hetreed (screenplay)

Stars:

Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Solomon Glave

6 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Howson	...	Older Heathcliff
Solomon Glave	...	Young Heathcliff
Paul Hilton	...	Mr. Earnshaw
Shannon Beer	...	Young Cathy
Simone Jackson	...	Nelly
Steve Evets	...	Joseph
Lee Shaw	...	Hindley
Adam Lock	...	Pastor
Amy Wren	...	Frances
Eve Coverley	...	Young Isabella
Jonny Powell	...	Young Edgar (as Jonathan Powell)
Oliver Milburn	...	Mr. Linton
Emma Ropner	...	Mrs. Linton
Richard Guy	...	Gamekeeper Robert
Michael Hughes	...	Hareton

Storyline

A poor boy of unknown origins is rescued from poverty and taken in by the Earnshaw family where he develops an intense relationship with his young foster sister, Cathy.

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Plot Keywords:

yorkshire | licking a wound | foster sister | f rated | yorkshire england | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

Svindlande höjder

Filming Locations:

Cotescue Park, Coverham, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£156,931 (United Kingdom), 13 November 2011, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,956, 7 October 2012, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$96,889, 2 December 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film4,UK Film Council,Goldcrest Films International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

129 min 128 min (theatrical)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Fassbender was originally cast to portray Heathcliff, but as shooting drew nearer he was replaced by Ed Westwick. After Andrea Arnold was hired to direct, Ed Westwick was 'let go'.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Young Cathy: I am Heathcliff.

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Crazy Credits

After all credits, including distributors' credits, there is a final shot of Heathcliff.

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Connections

Version of Cumbres borrascosas (1979)

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Soundtracks

Sonate in G - Adagio un poco
Composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (as C.P.E. Bach)
Performed by Caroline Lleby-Muller

User Reviews

Waste of time.

This is nothing more than Andrea Arnold's feeble attempt at mimicking Terrence Malick, and she does it oh so badly. Surreal long shots of moths and feathers are fine if they're done well, but if they're just peppered in, in lieu of actual explanation or development, it cheapens the entire experience of watching this admittedly already terrible piece of artwork.

This film was not remotely true to the novel, and to even entitle it "Wuthering Heights" is such a bastardization that one wonders if the director even read the book. (Notably, the film ends at the midpoint of the book... and takes upwards of two, agonizing, poorly-directed hours to get there).

Also. Gypsies aren't black. Worst casting imaginable.

Bronte is rolling in her grave.