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When you think of Wuthering Heights , you likely picture sweeping vistas, billowing dresses, and Laurence Olivier’s polished brooding. But in 2011, director Andrea Arnold (known for American Honey and Fish Tank ) tore up the script—literally. 5.9 1,504 Drama

Others argue this is the only version that actually understands the book. Emily Brontë didn't write a "pretty" story; she wrote a story about obsession, social class, and revenge. The Verdict: To Watch or Not? Curious about other "low-rated" gems

If you want a cozy night in with tea and romance, this 5.9-rated drama might leave you cold. But if you want to see a "bold and stark retelling" that captures the "primal aspects" of human nature, Arnold’s Wuthering Heights is a masterpiece hidden in plain sight. But in 2011, director Andrea Arnold (known for

Today, the film sits at a with over 1,500 reviews . For a prestige period piece, those numbers tell a story of a film that people either deeply respect or absolutely loathe. A Raw, Visceral Departure

This version made waves by casting James Howson, making it the first major adaptation to feature a Black actor as Heathcliff—a move that leans into Brontë’s original description of him as "dark-skinned."

Shot in a 4:3 aspect ratio with handheld cameras, it feels more like a documentary than a movie. It captures the "turbulent passion and destructive forces" that defined Catherine and Heathcliff’s bond. Why the 5.9 Rating?