Romance meets literary charm. My Oxford Year, directed by The Inbetweeners creator Iain Morris and adapted from Julia Whelan’s novel, is now streaming on Netflix. The film stars Sofia Carson as Anna, a goal-oriented American student whose meticulously planned life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jamie, played by Corey Mylchreest. Their electric chemistry sparks a whirlwind romance amidst the hallowed halls of Oxford.
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Writer-director Morris infuses the film with his signature blend of British humor and heartfelt emotion. As Carson puts it, "You can fall in love, have your heart broken, cry, and laugh—all in the same breath." The film aims to be simultaneously sweeping and grounded, celebrating love’s messy, beautiful complexity.
Why It Feels So Real
For authenticity, Carson chose to experience Oxford exactly as her character would—without any prior visits. “This was my first time seeing Oxford,” she says, adding that her on-screen discovery mirrors Anna's journey, drawing us deeper into that mesmerizing setting.
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The film is based on Julia Whelan’s novel, with a screenplay by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne.
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Filming wrapped in September 2024 at iconic Oxford locations like the Bodleian Library, Magdalen, St Hugh’s, and Hertford Colleges, as well as in Windsor.
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The film premiered globally on Netflix on August 1, 2025, offering a cozy dose of academia and romance to start the month.
