Wuthering Heights

1h 44m · 1939 · Directed by William Wyler · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

Wuthering Heights (1939) runs 1h 44m, directed by William Wyler. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Prime Video, HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)