How 'Wuthering Heights' Movie Changes Emily Bronte's Novel

Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights introduces several significant deviations from Emily Brontë's original 1847 masterpiece. The source examines how the cinematic version modernizes the story through an R-rated lens, adding explicit content that was merely implied or nonexistent in the Victorian text. Key differences include the controversial casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, which has sparked debate regarding the age and race of the lead characters. Additionally, the movie streamlines the plot by focusing exclusively on the first half of the novel, entirely removing the second generation of characters. The narrative further diverges by eliminating the original narrator and altering the fates of supporting family members. Ultimately, these creative choices result in a dramatic new ending that significantly changes the conclusion of the tragic romance.

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