Surprised by Oxford explained

Surprised by Oxford
Director:Ryan Whitaker
Producer:Ken Carpenter
Jen Lewis
Starring:Rose Reid
Ruairi O'Connor
Music:Nick Box
Cinematography:Edd Lukas
Editing:Zach Prichard
Studio:Evolve Studios
Nook Lane Entertainment
Ascendant Fox
Distinction Films
Quite Quick Productions
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:United States
United Kingdom
Language:English

Surprised by Oxford is a 2022 British-American mystery romantic drama film written by Ryan Whitaker and Carolyn Weber, directed by Whitaker and starring Rose Reid and Ruairi O'Connor.

Cast

Production

Filming began in the University of Oxford in October 2021.[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Heartland International Film Festival on October 8, 2022.[2] Then it was released in theaters on September 27, 2023.[3]

Reception

The film has a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on ten reviews.[4] Nell Minow of RogerEbert.com awarded the film three stars.[5] Bradley Gibson of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10.[6] Cath Clarke of The Guardian awarded the film two stars out of five.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Kay. Jeremy. UK shoot underway on romance 'Surprised By Oxford' (exclusive). October 15, 2021. Screen International. February 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Legacy. Spencer. Surprised by Oxford Festival Trailer Highlights the Upcoming Romantic Drama. October 4, 2022. Comingsoon.net. February 15, 2024.
  3. News: Seariac. Hanna. Faith, love and C.S. Lewis — what we know about a new Christian romantic drama. September 26, 2023. Deseret News. February 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: Surprised by Oxford. Rotten Tomatoes. February 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: Minow. Nell. Surprised by Oxford. October 5, 2023. RogerEbert.com. February 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Gibson. Bradley. SURPRISED BY OXFORD. October 10, 2022. Film Threat. February 15, 2024.
  7. News: Clarke. Cath. Surprised by Oxford review – faith-based student romance offers glazed-over unreality. September 25, 2023. The Guardian. February 15, 2024.