Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama My Oxford Year promises to sweep audiences off their feet with its enchanting tale of love, ambition, and self-discovery set against the prestigious backdrop of Oxford University. Set to release on August 1st, this adaptation of Julia Whelan’s beloved novel brings together stunning cinematography and a remarkable musical score.
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Anna, an ambitious American student, travels to Oxford to fulfill her dream but encounters a charming local who changes both their lives. This simple premise unfolds into a deeply moving exploration of what happens when carefully laid plans collide with unexpected love.
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The movie follows Anna’s journey as she navigates the ancient halls and cobblestone streets of Oxford, initially focused solely on her academic pursuits. However, her structured world gets beautifully disrupted when she meets a local who challenges everything she thought she knew about herself and her future. The story weaves together themes of cultural differences, personal growth, and the courage it takes to open your heart to unexpected possibilities.
What makes “My Oxford Year” particularly compelling is how it captures the transformative power of place. Oxford isn’t just a backdrop – it becomes almost a character itself, with its centuries-old traditions and timeless beauty serving as the perfect setting for a story about discovering who you’re meant to become.
Cast: Sofia Carson as Anna, Corey Mylchreest as the Charming Local, Dougray Scott and Catherine McCormack.
The film is directed by Iain Morris and written by Melissa Osborne, a creative team that understands how to balance humor, heart, and genuine emotion. Morris brings his keen eye for character development and authentic dialogue, while Osborne’s screenplay adaptation successfully translates the novel’s intimate emotions to the big screen.
The direction captures both the grandeur of Oxford’s architecture and the intimate moments between characters, creating a visual experience that feels both epic and personal. The film’s pacing allows viewers to truly inhabit Anna’s world and feel the weight of her decisions.
Musical score from My Oxford Year was composed by Isabella Summers. She is best known as the architect of the sound of the six-time Grammy nominated indie rock band Florence and the Machine. Summers spent 14 years writing, producing, touring, and composing her cinematic sound before making the jump from pop music to composing for movie and television.
My Oxford Year (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Jamie and Anna (0:59)
- The Kiss (1:46)
- The Bodlean (1:32)
- The Bench (2:11)
- Jamie’s House (0:48)
- Anna Leaves (1:01)
- Jamie Explains (1:15)
- Romance II (1:30)
- Tears (1:27)
- Dinner (0:41)
- The Drive Back to Oxford (1:53)
- Annas First Lecture (0:36)
- Kissing in the Rain (0:50)
- The Drive (1:17)
- The Ball (1:03)
- Oxford (1:11)
- The End (4:40)
- Make It Happen (Bonus Track) – Laura Welsh (2:22)
My Oxford Year Soundtrack – Additional Songs
- Someone To Stay – Vancouver Sleep Clinic [Trailer Music]
- Make It Happen – Laura Welsh
- Helicopter – Bloc Party
- Consolation Prize – Marchelle Bradanini
- Oscar Wilde – Marchelle Bradanini
- Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
- Yellow – Coldplay
- Say Something (Zac Samuel Remix) – Karen Harding
- Back on 74 – Jungle
- Yo X Ti, Tu X Mi – Rosalía, Ozuna
- A Moment in the Sun – Sunflower Bean
- Ding Dong Merrily on High – Choir of New College Oxford
- She’s Gone, Dance On – Disclosure
- Something About Your Love – SG Lewis
- Sing It Back – Deja
- Everybody Dance – Deja
- Illusion – Dua Lipa
- Can’t Get You Out of My Head – Kylie Minogue
- Rush – Troye Sivan
- You Give a Little Love – Cast
- Kaleidoscope – Chappell Roan
- All My Love – Coldplay
Isabella “The Machine” Summers is an English Emmy-nominated Composer, songwriter/producer and musician, bringing prestigious recognition to her movie work. Her Emmy nomination speaks to her ability to create music that enhances narrative in profound ways.
This Netflix movie celebrates the idea that sometimes the most important journeys are the ones we never planned to take. Anna’s story will resonate with anyone who has ever had to choose between the safe path and the one that leads to genuine happiness.
