Wuthering Heights

1978Show1 season5 episodes

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Wuthering Heights episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.7

Cast

Crew

Directors
Peter Hammond
Produced by
Jonathan Powell
Music by
Carl Davis

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 1978 · October 22, 1978 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 1978
Last aired
October 22, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Offscreen Crash, Cliff Richard, Demoted to Extra +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wuthering Heights?"

Questions about Wuthering Heights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wuthering Heights?

In the United States, Wuthering Heights streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Wuthering Heights worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7).

How long does it take to watch Wuthering Heights?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Is Wuthering Heights good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Wuthering Heights plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Wuthering Heights use?

Offscreen CrashCliff RichardDemoted to ExtraWuthering Heights (1939)Race LiftDies Differently in AdaptationIan McShaneSpared by the AdaptationEmerald FennellComposite CharacterPatrick DewaereAdaptational Heroismand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Offscreen Crash, Cliff Richard, and Demoted to Extra.