Emily Brontë’s doomed love story is back, but this time it’s glossy, modern, and very much unafraid of big feelings. Expect windswept obsession, sharp edges, and a soundtrack that knows exactly what it’s doing.
Film details
- Title: Wuthering Heights
- Premiere date: 12 February 2026 (Rotterdam screenings begin with a preview on 11 February)
- Director: Emerald Fennell
- Runtime: 130 min
- Age rating: 16 (sex)
- Language & subtitles: English spoken, Dutch subtitled
- Notable hooks: modern gothic styling, obsession and power games, moody mansions and bleak landscapes, new original songs by Charli XCX
- Where to watch in Rotterdam:
What’s the vibe?
Gothic passion with a contemporary pulse. Think stormy romance, class friction, and people making spectacularly bad decisions in beautiful surroundings. It’s intense, stylised, and a little feral in the best way, with enough modern flair to make it feel like a new argument about an old story.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below .
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Why you might like it
- Eyes: dramatic landscapes, candlelit interiors, and bold visual choices that lean into the gothic mood.
- Heart: a love story that’s less “will they, won’t they” and more “should they, absolutely not”.
- Mind: a punchy take on obsession, status, and the stories people tell to excuse their cruelty.
Critical reception
Critics are split, and that’s part of the fun. On Rotten Tomatoes, it sits at 71% from 75 critic reviews. Metacritic calls it mixed or average, with a 60 metascore based on 31 critic reviews.
A common thread in the more positive takes: it’s visually bold, sensual, and unapologetically stylised. The harsher reviews tend to argue that the film prioritises surface and provocation over emotional depth, trimming away too much of what makes Brontë’s version so unsettling.
Scene to watch for
Pay attention to the early stretch when the film lays down its rules, especially how the story’s framing shifts the power between characters. If you like films that tell you “this will not be polite” within the first minutes, you’ll know you’re in safe hands.
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Recommended pairing
Go full cosy contrast: warm layers, a brisk walk before the screening, and something sweet afterwards to reset your nervous system. If you’re catching a Valentine’s showing, make it playful: a simple brunch at home beforehand and a post-film chat where you each nominate the most unhinged decision.
Need-to-knows
- Preview and themed screenings: KINO lists the film as Kijkwijzer 16 and highlights special Valentine’s breakfast screenings (with two start times for breakfast and film).
- LantarenVenster timings: LantarenVenster lists a preview on Wednesday 11 February, plus Valentine’s and “Film & breakfast” options.
- Practical language note: This is English spoken with Dutch subtitles, so it’s very expat-friendly even if your Dutch is still loading.
