Oxford’s home of independent cinema
The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest independent cinema. Founded in 1911 and community-owned since 2022, we show a mix of independent, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us on the Cowley Road in East Oxford.
What's on
Today (Friday 3rd April)
20:30
Hamnet 12A
2h 6mTomorrow (Saturday 4th April)
14:45
Resurrection 15
2h 36m | Mandarin w/ English subtitles
18:15
Midwinter Break 12A
1h 30m
20:30
The Love That Remains 15
1h 49m | Icelandic w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Record Stores on Screen
Showing during April
UPP presents a double a-side mini season that worships at the altar of the record store. From teenage rebellion to top-five lists and immaculately soundtracked heartbreak, we’re dropping the needle on two films that are all killer, no filler – Empire Records and High Fidelity.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy All-Dayer
Saturday 25 April
Join us for an adventure of epic proportions as we run back-to-back screenings of the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s monumental, multiple award-winning The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. See you on the road to Mordor.
The Magic Faraway Tree
From Friday 17 April
The Thompson children discover a magical tree leading to fantastical lands. Facing quirky inhabitants and wondrous adventures, they reconnect and grow closer. Enid Blyton’s beloved classic comes to life in this enchanting adaptation starring Andrew Garfield, Nicola Coughlan, and Claire Foy.
Become a member
Our community of UPP members get exclusive discounts including 2 free tickets, a free drink at our cosy bar and £2 off the price of tickets.
UPP News
Find out the latest news and updates from the UPP and our community
Save the UPP
We're sorry to bring you the difficult news that the future of the UPP is at great risk. Today, we're launching a campaign to save ... Read more
Donate to help save the UPP
The future of the Ultimate Picture Palace is at risk. To secure the cinema’s future, we must persuade our landlord, Oriel College, ... Read more
The New Wave: a season of French classics of the 1960s
Born from rebellion, the French New Wave changed cinema forever. Inspired by the release of Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague ... Read more
Hire the cinema
Our unique art-deco venue is the perfect place for private screenings, children and adult birthday parties, fundraisers, premieres, presentations, community events, film festivals and more.