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
Today (Thursday 21st November)
15:00
The Room Next Door 12A
1h 47m
17:30
20:30
Nic Cage Wheel of Fortune 18
Tomorrow (Friday 22nd November)
15:15
Small Things Like These 12A
17:45
20:30
Coming soon
Nic Cage Wheel of Fortune
Showing on Thursday 21st November
Celebrate one of the greatest actors of his generation. Test your knowledge with a Nic Cage quiz, then watch as one lucky winner spins the wheel and chooses which Cage classic we’ll screen.
Anora
Showing from Friday 22nd November
A young sex worker and the son of a Russian billionaire go on the run after spontaneously getting married against his father’s wishes in Sean Baker’s (The Florida Project) freewheeling, Palme d’Or-winning romance.
Small Things Like These
Showing from Friday 22nd November
Cillian Murphy stars as a coal merchant in a small town town during the 1980s who uncovers a shocking secret at the heart of his community. Haunting Irish drama adapted from Claire Keegan’s Booker Prize-nominated novel.
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.