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 3rd June)
18:00
Motel Destino 18
20:30
Cemetery of Splendor 12A
Tomorrow (Wednesday 4th June)
16:15
Ocean With David Attenborough PG
18:15
Good One 15
1h 30m
20:30
Come and See 15
Coming soon
The Phoenician Scheme
Showing from Friday 6th June
When a billionaire bequeaths his empire to his nun daughter, chaos follows. Assassins, tycoons, and wild twists abound in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded comedy caper, starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Cera.
When The Light Breaks
Showing from Saturday 7th June
Student Una wakes with her heart full of love, but by sunset, her world has shattered completely. Shot on 16mm film, Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson’s visually arresting elegy follows a young woman’s search for quiet courage.
The Marching Band
Showing from Tuesday 10th June
When a famous conductor learns he was adopted, he meets his long-lost brother – a trombonist in a factory marching band. Their unexpected bond unfolds in this moving drama about music, family, and belonging.
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
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Where it All Began
In 1976, at the tender age of 13, “me and a few mates” decided to go to “the pictures” one Saturday afternoon. This was in the days ... Read more
Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame
This spring, The Ultimate Picture Palace presents ‘Antifa On Screen: Anti-Fascist Cinema Classics’, a new film season running ... Read more
April–May 2025 Programme Announcement
Spring is here and so is our brand-new programme for April and May 2025, featuring everything from epic marathon screenings and ... 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.