Overview

• Upon its August 1 debut, the film shattered Netflix’s daily viewing records to become its most-watched title.
• Critics have delivered mixed assessments, awarding the drama a 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes versus a 52% audience approval rating.
• Viewers on social media report intense emotional engagement, with many saying they couldn’t watch the story without tears.
• Directed by Iain Morris and led by Sofía Carson and Corey Mylchreest, the adaptation diverges from Julia Whelan’s novel by opting for a more dramatic ending.
• Filmed on real University of Oxford locations, the production uses its authentic backdrop to underscore the tension between ambition and first love.