All the books by David Nicholls adapted to cinema and television, ranked

Spanning two decades, Netflix’s One Day follows Emma and Dexter’s love story, but only on July 15th of each year. Through these glimpses, we see their lives unfold, wondering if their connection will ever truly blossom.

The Petersens are a married couple. Douglas, the father, tries to win back the love of Connie, his frustrated wife of twenty-five years, during their ‘holiday of a lifetime’ touring Europe, after she tells him that now their son Albie is about to leave home for university, she also wants to leave.

Dexter and Emma spend the night together following their graduation from the University of Edinburgh, in 1988. They talk about how they will be once they are 40. While they do not become romantically involved completely, this is the beginning of their friendship. The movie follows them on the same day—15 July, St. Swithin’s day—over 18 years.

Brian, a student from a working-class background in Essex, embarks on his inaugural year at Bristol University alongside a diverse group of newfound friends. Brian’s lifelong aspiration is to become a part of the British quiz show University Challenge, all while harboring a desire to win the heart of Alice, the most attractive member of the team.