Oxford’s home of independent cinema
The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s only 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 (Thursday 7th November)
15:45
The Crime Is Mine 15
1h 43m | French w/ English subtitles
18:15
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Thing PG
1h 29m
20:30
The Apprentice 15
2h 2mFriday 8th November
15:30
Black Box Diaries 15
1h 43m | Japanese w/ English subtitles18:00
Emilia Pérez 15
2h 12m | French & Spanish w/ English subtitles20:45
The Room Next Door 12A
1h 47mComing soon
Emilia Pérez
Showing from Friday 8th November
A cartel leader instigates a plan to fake her own death in Jacques Audiard’s (A Prophet) electrifying, musical crime drama, starring Selena Gomez. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
The Apprentice
Showing from Friday 8th November
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star as two friends reunited by shocking news in this exquisite drama by Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers). Winner of the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Blitz
Showing from Friday 15th November
A young boy is determined to reunite with his family after being evacuated to the countryside for safety. Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s (12 Years A Slave) wartime drama, set during The Blitz in 1940s London.
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
Kino Kids Cinema Club
Join us in November for the launch of our brand new fortnightly strand of family-friendly classics (old and new), the Kino Kids Cinema ... Read more
Fight Nights At The UPP
The gloves are off this November! Get ready for a knockout season of action movie classics, from Akira Kurosawa's epic rain-soaked ... Read more
Gilda Lights a Mighty Fire
Charles Vidor’s 1946 Gilda, which is screening in a new 75th anniversary print at the UPP this month, with its eponymous femme fatale ... 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.