Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for My Oxford Year, a heartfelt coming-of-age romantic drama set against the historic backdrop of Oxford University.
Mark your calendars, this anticipated adaptation will debut globally on August 1.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Julia Whelan, My Oxford Year tells the story of Anna, a bright and driven American student whose dream of studying at Oxford takes an unexpected turn when she meets a captivating local. As academic ambition collides with emotional awakening, the film explores how unexpected connections can shift the course of a carefully planned life.
Directed by Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners Movie), the film features a screenplay by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne, with the story adapted by Burnett. This romantic drama is poised to resonate with audiences looking for something equal parts smart, emotional, and sincere.
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Meet the Cast
My Oxford Year stars Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts) as Anna, bringing both charisma and nuance to a role that balances ambition with vulnerability. She stars opposite Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), whose performance promises to bring complexity and charm to Anna’s Oxford counterpart.
The supporting cast includes:
- Dougray Scott
- Catherine McCormack
- Harry Trevaldwyn
- Esmé Kingdom
- Nikhil Parmar
- Poppy Gilbert
Behind the Scenes
Produced by industry heavyweights Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Laura Quicksilver, and Isaac Klausner—the team behind The Fault in Our Stars and Love, Simon a strong creative force backs My Oxford Year. The executive production team includes Caroline Levy, Sofia Carson, Laura Char Carson, Christopher Simon, Maggie Monteith, and Pete Harris, with George Berman serving as co-producer.
What to Expect
Set amid the dreaming spires of Oxford, the film juxtaposes tradition with personal transformation. At its heart, My Oxford Year is about discovering who you are when life doesn’t go according to plan and learning that sometimes, the detours are the most defining parts of the journey.
Expect thoughtful dialogue, emotional stakes, and a backdrop that brings the story’s themes to life with rich visual elegance. Whether you’re a fan of the novel or new to the story, this film offers a fresh yet faithful adaptation that leans into character-driven storytelling.
Sofia Carson’s Second Netflix Film of 2025
My Oxford Year will be Sofia Carson’s second Netflix release in 2025, following The Life List, which premiered in March. In that film, she played Alex Rose, a woman completing a childhood bucket list under unusual circumstances. While the movie received mixed reviews from critics, it found an audience on the platform, reaching the top spot on Netflix’s global streaming chart shortly after its debut. Carson’s performance drew attention for its sincerity, further establishing her presence in Netflix’s lineup of original romantic dramas.
The Poster
Movie details
- TITLE: My Oxford Year
- PREMIERE DATE: August 1
- DIRECTED BY: Iain Morris
- SCREENPLAY BY: Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne
- STORY BY: Allison Burnett
- NOVEL BY: Julia Whelan
- PRODUCED BY: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Laura Quicksilver, Isaac Klausner
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Caroline Levy, Sofia Carson, Laura Char Carson, Christopher Simon, Maggie Monteith, Pete Harris
- CO-PRODUCER: George Berman
- KEY CAST: Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, Catherine McCormack, Harry Trevaldwyn, Esmé Kingdom, Nikhil Parmar, Poppy Gilbert