Oxford Blues (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 5.7

Oxford Blues poster

Released in 1984, Oxford Blues is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Boris, running about 97 minutes. “He's conned his way into Oxford University . . . now he's learning to be a WINNER!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young American hustler in Las Vegas spots a rich English Lady. Smitten, he pursues her to England, where his only chance of getting together with her is to enroll in Oxford and join the rowing team.

Who’s in it. Oxford Blues stars Rob Lowe as Nick De Angelo, Ally Sheedy as Rona, Amanda Pays as Lady Victoria Wingate and Julian Sands as Colin Gilchrist Fisher, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Oxford Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oxford Blues page.

If you liked it. Fans of Oxford Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Oxford Blues (1984)?
In US, Oxford Blues is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Oxford Blues worth watching?
Oxford Blues holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Oxford Blues?
Oxford Blues stars Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Amanda Pays, Julian Sands and Julian Firth.
When was Oxford Blues released?
Oxford Blues was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.