Welcome to the Ultimate Picture Palace
The UPP is a community-owned cinema and Oxford’s only independent cinema. We show an eclectic mix of independent, mainstream, 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 19th March)
18:15
Banel & Adama 12A
1h 27m | Pular & Peul w/ English subtitles20:30
Perfect Days PG
2h 5m | Japanese w/ English subtitlesTomorrow (Wednesday 20th March)
15:00
Anatomy of a Fall 15
2h 32m | French & German w/ English subtitles18:00
JFTFP24: Ripples 18
2h | Japanese w/ English subtitles20:45
Morvern Callar 15
1h 33mComing soon
Red Island
Showing from Friday 22nd March
An eight-year-old boy gradually becomes aware of the complex world surrounding him in Robin Campillo’s (120 BPM) semi-autobiographical exploration of life in 1970s Madagascar.
Showing Up
Showing from Friday 22nd March
Michelle Williams stars as a sculptor preparing for a potentially career-changing exhibition in this sharply written exploration of life as an artist by Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Wendy and Lucy).
Four Daughters
Showing from Sunday 24th March
Fact and fiction mix in this Oscar-nominated documentary reconstructing the story of a Tunisian mother and how her two eldest daughters were radicalised by extremists.
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
Maona presents African Cinema at the UPP
Maona is an organization founded by Tatenda Jamera, a filmmaker and curator, in response to the lack of authentic African stories ... Read more
Elaine May’s A New Leaf
Now 91 (and long may she last), Elaine May is a fascinating 1970s Hollywood figure and one of the few (only?) mainstream women ... Read more
The Man Who Ate His Shoe
Cinema lovers will continue to celebrate 2024 in style when the UPP screens a selection of films directed by the “none more maverick” ... 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.