Ahead Of 'Wuthering Heights' Release In India, 5 Movies To Watch Based On Emily Brontë's Classic Novel

The movie that everyone has been waiting to catch in 2026 is ‘Wuthering Heights’. This is a modern adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel ‘Wuthering Heights'. The story will revolve around the romance of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Their all-consuming love for each other is intense and seems unbreakable until Edgar Linton enters the scene. Watch the romance and drama of this love story unfold in theatres near you from February 13, 2026. Till you catch this new movie, watch these five movies based on 'Wuthering Heights' here!

 5 Movies To Watch Based On 'Wuthering Heights' 

1. Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)

This 1966 movie is an Indian adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’. In this romance drama, we get to see Ramesh, Roopa and Shankar. While Ramesh and Roopa are siblings by birth, Shankar is their adopted brother. As the trio grows up, so does Ramesh’s hatred of his brother Shankar. He suffers through Ramesh’s abuse and beating in silence, and he is in love with Roopa. To stop the budding romance between Shankar and Roopa, Ramesh finds a husband for her sister. Catch this movie to know how Shankar and Roopa’s story ends. 

2. Wuthering Heights (1939)

Set in 19th-century England, this classic movie follows a wealthy young Cathy Earnshaw who shares a loving bond with her childhood friend, Heathcliff, who works in her stable. Their romance becomes more complicated once an affluent person, Edgar Linton, enters their life and starts to pursue Cathy.  

3. Arashi ga oka (1988)

This is a Japanese film which is an adaptation of Emily Brontë's ‘Wuthering Heights’ set in medieval Japan. The story revolves around the obsessive, destructive love between the Onimaru (Heathcliff) and Kinu (Catherine). Watch how Onimaru and Kinu try to find their way back to each other. 

4. Hulchul (1951) 

SK Ojha’s 1951 movie, ‘Hulchul’, is a loosely adapted version of 'Wuthering Heights'. This Bollywood movie features Dilip Kumar, Nargis, K.N. Singh, and Balraj Sahni in lead roles. In a twist of events, Kishore’s faith changes, and he becomes poor. From going to jail and even becoming a carnival performer, this drama is a must-watch. 

5. Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights (1992)

This movie opens up with a young orphan, Heathcliff, being adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moving into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon enough, we see Heathcliff falling for his foster sister, Cathy. Under society’s pressure, Cathy ends up tying the knot with Edgar Linton. Seeing this new couple, Heathcliff vows to win Cathy back. 

Get ready to catch the upcoming period drama, ‘Wuthering Heights’, in theatres from February 13, 2026, on screens near you. Till then, binge on these five movies based on Emily Brontë's classic novel.

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