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Fennell's “Wuthering Heights” Shines with Robbie, Elordi

5/3/2026

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell (director) released Wuthering Heights in the United Kingdom starring Margot Robbie (actress) and Jacob Elordi (actor).
Charli XCX (singer) contributed songs to the soundtrack, including Dying for You.
The opening hanging, where the crowd is aroused by the victim’s erection, precedes Cathy Robbie’s marriage to Edgar Latif and her affair with Heathcliff.
Reviewers praised the production design, cinematography and costumes, calling the film visceral, overly dramatic and sexual.

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell (director) released Wuthering Heights in the United Kingdom starring Margot Robbie (actress) and Jacob Elordi (actor).
Charli XCX (singer) contributed songs to the soundtrack, including Dying for You.
The opening hanging, where the crowd is aroused by the victim’s erection, precedes Cathy Robbie’s marriage to Edgar Latif and her affair with Heathcliff.
Reviewers praised the production design, cinematography and costumes, calling the film visceral, overly dramatic and sexual.