
Wuthering Heights (1939)★ 7.7/10
- Drama
- Romance
Directed by: William Wyler
Written by: Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht, Emily Brontë, John Huston
Class and pride separate Cathy and Heathcliff, whose love is doomed despite reunion years later.
Articles about this
Cast & crew
See all ›Videos
See all ›Awards · 1 wins, 7 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1940Oscar · Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1940Oscar · Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1940Oscar · Best Music, Original Score
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1940Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1940Oscar · Best Art Direction
Reviews
R
Remigio3May 27, 2025
Remigio3May 27, 2025The film reduces the depth of Heathcliff's vengeful arc and omits key developments, including his motivations and his vengeance against the Linton descendents. Only Catherine and Edgar were well-written, other characters like Hindley are flat.
T
Timeae4UMay 23, 2025
Timeae4UMay 23, 2025William Wyler’s "Wuthering Heights" is perhaps the earliest and certainly one of the most revered adaptations of Emily Brontë’s novel. With its bleak atmosphere and brooding cinematography—recognized with an Oscar—it showcases the expressive power of black-and-white filmmaking. While purists may quibble with the narrative changes, the adaptation is remarkably effective given the constraints.
V
VichyStylesJune 3, 2025
VichyStylesJune 3, 2025O filme reduz a profundidade do arco vingativo de Heathcliff e omite desenvolvimentos importantes, incluindo suas motivações e sua vingança contra os descendentes de Linton. Apenas Catherine e Edgar foram bem escritos, enquanto outros personagens como Hindley são planos.
W
wslaughterJune 3, 2025
wslaughterJune 3, 2025La película reduce la complejidad de la venganza de Heathcliff y omite elementos clave, incluyendo sus motivaciones y su rencor contra los descendientes de los Linton. Solo Catherine y Edgar están bien desarrollados, mientras que otros personajes como Hindley quedan muy planos.
V
v_plinMay 27, 2025
v_plinMay 27, 2025La versión de Cumbres borrascosas de William Wyler es la primera y sin duda una de las más respetadas adaptaciones de la novela de Emily Brontë. Con su atmósfera sombría y su fotografía melancólica, ganadora del Óscar, demuestra el poder expresivo del blanco y negro. Aunque los puristas puedan criticar los cambios narrativos, la adaptación funciona notablemente bien dadas sus limitaciones.
U
urbana2May 27, 2025
urbana2May 27, 2025O Morro dos Ventos Uivantes de William Wyler é talvez a primeira e certamente uma das adaptações mais reverenciadas do romance de Emily Brontë. Com a sua atmosfera sombria e fotografia taciturna — reconhecida com um Oscar — mostra o poder expressivo do cinema preto e branco. Embora os puristas possam questionar as mudanças narrativas, a adaptação é notavelmente eficaz, dadas as restrições.


















