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Emerald Fennell\u2019s Wuthering Heights <\/em>is one of the most talked about love stories of the year \u2014\u00a0and it\u2019s all thanks to the vibe.<\/p>\n The loose adaptation of Emily Bront\u00eb\u2019s 1847 novel stars Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose years-long yearning for Margot Robbie\u2019s Cathy dooms them both. The sexy and salacious trailer<\/a> features plenty of heavy breathing and smoldering looks, as well as something called a \u201cskin room<\/a>.\u201d And while certain casting choices<\/a> and historically inaccurate costumes<\/a> have drawn criticism from some fans of the novel, Wuthering Heights<\/em> is perfect for those desperately seeking a moody, tragic, dark love story..<\/p>\n With Wuthering Heights <\/em>hitting theaters Feb. 13, the movie may inspire you to watch some other films that set this sort of vibe. Whether you\u2019re longing for something that takes you back to a different time period or just places you inside the brain of someone experiencing obsessive love, these are perfect to watch.<\/p>\n There have been many adaptations of Charles Dickens\u2019s 1861 novel, but this one puts a modern, \u201890s-grunge tinge on the love story. It stars Ethan Hawke as a young man named Finn who attempts to break into the New York art scene, all while pining for his aloof childhood crush Stella (Gwyneth Paltrow). There\u2019s even a steamy Titanic<\/em>-esque portrait moment.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n Kirsten Dunst stars in this Sofia Coppola movie as the famously beheaded queen of France, imagined here as a rebellious teenage girl stuck in a situation she never wanted and desperate for any amount of freedom she can find \u2014\u00a0very Cathy! The soundtrack\u00a0 is reminiscent of the one Charli xcx recorded for \u201cWuthering Heights.\u201d<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on HBO Max<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>While not quite as dark as Wuthering Heights, <\/em>this tale of forbidden love and regret is guaranteed to make you cry. It stars Saoirse Ronan as a young girl who tells a terrible lie, leading to the separation between two lovers (Keira Knightley and James McAvoy) as World War II rages in Europe.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n Who says a long-term relationship can\u2019t be romantic? In Only Lovers Left Alive<\/em>, two-centuries-married vampires (Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton) reunite after spending years apart and reflect on their undead lives and the meaning behind them.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Tubi<\/a><\/p>\n If you like your tragic love stories to skew even scarier, Guillermo del Toro\u2019s gothic horror film is the answer. It stars Mia Wasikowska as a woman who can see ghosts \u2014 a huge problem, given that she\u2019s just moved into a definitely haunted mansion with her new husband (Tom Hiddleston) and his way-too-possessive sister (Jessica Chastain).<\/p>\n Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n This South Korean psychological thriller, featuring a twisted marriage plot, is wildly steamy and not for the faint of heart. Like Wuthering Heights, <\/em>it\u2019s also a period piece, set in the \u201830s in Japanese-occupied Korea.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve seen any of the previous versions of A Star Is Born<\/em>, you know that the love story between the two leads is fated to end in tragedy. Still, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper\u2019s chemistry \u2014 and all those great songs! \u2014 are enough to make you forget that for almost two hours.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Rent on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\n This 18th-century French historical drama takes yearning to a whole new level. It centers on an artist (No\u00e9mie Merlant) who is commissioned to paint a young woman (Ad\u00e8le Haenel) about to be married off to a nobleman. Instead, the two fall for each other, leading to a brief, passionate affair that can never be anything more.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on HBO Max<\/a><\/p>\n Not all romance needs to be brooding. This light-hearted Jane Austen adaptation stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular matchmaker. The chemistry between Emma and her longtime frenemy George (Johnny Flynn)? It\u2019s fantastic<\/em>.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n If what you like about Wuthering Heights <\/em>is simply how twisted the love story seems, well, this Luca Guadagnino film about two young cannibals in love (Taylor Russell and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet) may be just the thing. Oh, and it\u2019s also technically a period piece, as the film is set in the \u201880s.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Fennell\u2019s previous film also stars Elordi in a different tale of obsession. An Oxford University student named Oliver (Barry Keoghan) befriends Felix (Elordi), a classmate from an aristocratic family. When Oliver visits the massive Saltburn estate with Felix for the summer, he quickly worms his way into the lives of the family members, ultimately revealing a sinister plan.<\/p>\n Where to watch: Stream on Prime Video<\/a><\/p>\nGreat Expectations <\/em>(1998)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Marie Antoinette <\/em>(2006)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Atonement <\/em>(2007)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Only Lovers Left Alive <\/em>(2013)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Crimson Peak <\/em>(2015)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Handmaiden <\/em>(2016)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A Star Is Born <\/em>(2018)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Portrait of a Lady on Fire <\/em>(2019)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Emma <\/em>(2020)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bones and All <\/em>(2022)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Saltburn <\/em>(2023)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Frankenstein <\/em>(2025)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n