My Oxford Year

An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life.

Critics found the film sincere and emotionally accessible but broadly formulaic, with Oxford’s traditions and setting sometimes inaccurately portrayed.

• Jamie’s cancer diagnosis and its consequences fundamentally alter Anna’s romantic and personal trajectory.
• Anna travels from the United States to Oxford to pursue her childhood dream and becomes involved with local resident Jamie.
• Oxford University, its ceremonies, colleges, and student life provide the film’s defining social and visual environment.
• Anna begins with her ambitions and future apparently organized before Jamie profoundly changes both her priorities and direction.

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Director

Iain Morris

Release Date

2025-07-31

Runtime

113 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (664)

What is My Oxford Year about?

An ambitious American student’s carefully planned Oxford adventure becomes a tender romance that forces her to reconsider what a fulfilled life means.

What is My Oxford Year like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Oxford Year as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is My Oxford Year violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Oxford Year.

What did critics think of My Oxford Year?

Critics found the film sincere and emotionally accessible but broadly formulaic, with Oxford’s traditions and setting sometimes inaccurately portrayed.

Which films are like My Oxford Year?

Films with a similar feel include The Fault in Our Stars, Me Before You, and One Day.

How long is My Oxford Year?

My Oxford Year runs 113 minutes.

Where can I watch My Oxford Year?

In United States, My Oxford Year streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.