Netflix is ready to sweep us off our feet once again with a romantic story set in one of the most iconic academic settings in the world. The University of Oxford. My Oxford Year, based on Julia Whelan’s bestselling novel, promises to be one of the most emotional and charming films of the summer. With an irresistible mix of poetry, British scenery, and heartfelt dilemmas, the film is here to remind us that sometimes, the best things in life happen when we stop planning.
The story follows Anna De La Vega, played by Sofia Carson, a brilliant, structured, and ambitious American student who arrives in Oxford as part of a prestigious academic program. Her plan is clear: study, excel, and return home to start a political career. But everything changes when she meets Jamie Davenport, played by Corey Mylchreest, a charming British poet who shows her a different way of looking at life. Through bike rides, Tennyson quotes, and coffee in the rain, Anna realizes that dreams don’t always align with the heart.
Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest share a chemistry that shines even off-screen. Directed by Iain Morris and written by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne, the film blends romance, humor, and drama in a way that feels both genuine and delicate. It was filmed on location in Oxford, adding an authentic and nostalgic tone that enhances the atmosphere. Every corner of the university, every bridge and library, feels like it’s whispering poetry, turning the city into a character of its own.
What makes My Oxford Year stand out isn’t just its love story, but the way it explores themes like purpose, loss, passion, and making life-changing decisions. Through Jamie, Anna learns that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is live in the present instead of planning the future. Through Anna, Jamie rediscovers a part of himself he thought he had locked away. It’s a story about how two people can change each other, even if time isn’t on their side.
In short, My Oxford Year is a love letter to literature, unexpected romance, and the choices that change everything. It’s the perfect film for anyone who believes fate has a way of showing up just when you need it most. Very soon, Netflix will take us to Oxford with a story that will break our heart… and then put it back together, one poem at a time.
Photos
Here’re the first look images for My Oxford Year:
The Plot
The official synopsis of the movie is “When Anna (Sofia Carson), an ambitious young American woman, sets out for Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream, she has her life completely on track until she meets a charming and clever local (Corey Mylchreest) who profoundly alters both of their lives.”
The Promo
Here’s the trailer for the My Oxford Year:
Release Date
It’s official! My Oxford Year will premiere on August 1, 2025 only on Netflix.
