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 (Tuesday 12th August)
18:00
The Sword of Doom 12A
20:45
Harvest 18
Tomorrow (Wednesday 13th August)
15:30
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 12A
1h 38m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
17:45
Friendship 15
20:15
Amadeus PG
2h 41mComing soon
Late Shift
Showing from Friday 15th August
A late night shift in a Swiss hospital pushes nurse Floria to her limits. As pressures mount, mistakes blur duty and doubt. Gritty, real, and emotionally taut, this powerful drama showcases a tour-de-force performance from Leonie Benesch.
Bring Her Back
Showing from Friday 15th August
After a death in the family, two siblings uncover a chilling secret about their mysterious new sister. From the creators of Talk To Me, this twisted psychological horror starring Sally Hawkins spirals into dark, unforgettable territory.
Dying
Showing from Saturday 16th August
A fractured family reckons with aging, guilt, and emotional drift in this unflinching drama. With award-winning performances, Dying is a powerful human drama that explores how we try and sometimes fail to love the people closest to us.
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
Apocalypse Now: the End of a Golden Age
Almost 50 years after its initial release, Francis Ford Coppola’s epic Vietnam war movie Apocalypse Now has lost none of its power - ... Read more
The UPP Secures Asset of Community Value Status
Following this week’s article in The Times about our landlord's objections to our Asset of Community Value application, we wanted to ... Read more
We are recruiting! Marketing and Communications Manager (P/T)
Marketing and Communications Manager Position: Marketing & Communications Manager Rate of pay: £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata ... 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.