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
Tomorrow (Friday 24th July)
15:30
A Private Life 15
1h 43m | French w/ English subtitles
18:00
The Invite 15
1h 47m
20:30
The Furious 18
1h 53m | Mandarin w/ English subtitlesSaturday 25th July
15:00
The Furious 18
1h 53m | Mandarin w/ English subtitles
17:30
Paris, Texas 12A
2h 30m20:45
The Invite 15
1h 47mComing soon
Classics Season: American Odysseys
July and August
To mark the release of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, we’ve assembled a season of films that take to the road and aim to find, somewhere along it, the contours of the American soul. Includes Stand By Me, Paris, Texas, Daughters of the Dust, Boogie Nights, The Wizard Of Oz, The Straight Story and Dead Man.
Summer Creature Double Feature
Saturday 22 August
Before there was Guillermo del Toro’s Shape of Water, there was Creature From The Black Lagoon. This double bill traces one of cinema’s most enduring monsters from his Universal horror origins to his Oscar-winning reinvention, with Dr Mitch Goodrum on hand to unpack 70 years of this sympathetic sci-fi. Book for both screenings and save 25%.
Classics Season: Bank Robbery Weekend
August Bank Holiday Weekend
We’re cracking the vault with four heist classics. Michael Mann’s Thief (1981), Sidney Lumet’s Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Jules Dassin’s Rififi (1955) and Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde (1967) chart the evolution of the genre, from meticulous robberies to bungled hold-ups and legendary outlaw tales. Book for multiple screenings to receive discounts.
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
Financial Times names UPP Among the World’s Most Breathtaking Cinemas
We're delighted to share some exciting news: we've been featured by the Financial Times in its article, World's Most Breathtaking ... Read more
UPP & Il Principe presents The Ultimate Pizza Palace
What do wiseguys, pizza, and a late afternoon at the cinema have in common? Quite a lot, it turns out... We've teamed up with local ... Read more
My UPP: Take over our cinema for free. Pitch us your wildest idea.
In August and September, we’re opening the doors of the UPP to be used for any purpose… except watching films. We’re looking for ... 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.