‘Wuthering Heights’ drops streaming date

Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, has set its streaming date after successful theatrical run.

The R-rated drama stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, the deeply destructive and mutually obsessed lovers at the heart of Emily Brontë’s story.

Fennell’s version of adaptation heightened the novel’s subtle erotic and psychological tension.

Streaming platform, HBO Max announced Friday that the romantic drama hits the streaming service on May 1.

It also makes its linear debut via HBO on May 2, the same day that a version with American Sign Language will also stream exclusively on HBO Max.

Wuthering Heights has grossed $241 million worldwide, including about $84 million domestically and $157 million internationally, against an $80 million production budget.

Supporting cast members include Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, Martin Clunes as Mr. Earnshaw, Charlotte Mellington as young Catherine, Owen Cooper as young Heathcliff, Hong Chau as housekeeper Nelly and Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton.

The film marked the first time Robbie starred in one of Fennell’s film, meanwhile, Elordi has previously starred in Fennell’s directed film, Saltburn.

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