"The new adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened on 13 February 2026 and quickly sparked an outpouring of emotion online. Viewers posted self-filmed videos weeping as the credits rolled, with one describing the experience as having "literally crushed my soul." Although early reviews were mixed, with some critics arguing that the film diverges from Emily Brontë's original novel, audiences appeared deeply moved by its emotional intensity, many leaving cinemas visibly shaken by the story."
"Wuthering Heights prompted a wave of tearful reactions after its release in UK and US cinemas over the Valentine's Day weekend."
Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights adaptation, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened in UK and US cinemas on 13 February 2026. The release sparked widespread visible emotion, with viewers posting self-filmed videos weeping as the credits rolled and one viewer saying the experience "literally crushed my soul." Early critical response was mixed, with some critics contending the film diverges from Emily Brontë's original novel. Despite mixed reviews, many audience members appeared deeply moved by the film's emotional intensity, leaving cinemas visibly shaken after experiencing the story.
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