Netflix’s newest romantic drama has left audiences weeping uncontrollably. Helmed by BAFTA nominee Iain Morris, famed for The Inbetweeners, My Oxford Year dropped on the platform today (August 1). In stark contrast to Iain’s comedic masterpiece, this picture delivers genuine heartbreak.
Adapted from Julia Whelan’s bestselling novel, the love story centres on driven American scholar Anna (Sofia Carson), who embarks on her studies at Oxford University.
Fulfilling a lifelong aspiration, she joins the esteemed institution, only to have her world turned upside down after meeting local tutor Jamie, portrayed Bridgerton favourite Corey Mylchreest.
Despite their seemingly idyllic romance, there’s a significant complication: Jamie is hiding a secret, reports the Mirror. We won’t give away any spoilers, but viewers have been eager to share their reactions online.
“I was not emotionally ready for My Oxford Year on Netflix,” wrote one X user.
Another gushed: “My Oxford Year, wow – just wow – if you need me I’ll be crying in my room for the next week. Ps. Sofia you need to pay for my therapy because I shouldn’t have been crying so much for one movie.”
A third penned: “Watched My Oxford Year thinking it’s gonna be a cute a** movie but now I’m NOT OKAY and bawling my eyes out.”
Turning to Google Reviews, one devoted viewer said: “Such an amazing movie truly. Everything down to the music sound track was so dreamy and makes you feel so intrigued.
“A very bitter sweet ending though, I definitely shed a few tears […]. I definitely recommend watching this movie.”
Another viewer chimed in with high praise: “Oh my best rom com of the year with a hint of academia.”
A different viewer, familiar with the original book, also shared their positive thoughts.
On IMDb, they wrote: “I thought it was well done. The name changes and hometowns bugged me a bit (as I’ve read the book).
“Somethings like the book of poems he wrote got left out and I feel really shows their relationship and how it has grown. But it was still such a good movie. The ending had me crying more than the book did.”
My Oxford Year is streaming now on Netflix