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 (Saturday 22nd March)
20:30
The Last Showgirl 15
1h 28mTomorrow (Sunday 23rd March)
12:00
Spirited Away PG
2h 5m | English (Dubbed)
15:00
Memories of Underdevelopment Cert-TBC
1h 37m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
17:15
Vermiglio 15
1h 59m | Italian w/ English subtitles
20:00
I'm Still Here 15
2h 18m | Portuguese w/ English subtitlesComing soon
On Falling
Showing from Friday 28th March
Working long hours at an Edinburgh fulfilment centre, Portuguese migrant Aurora seizes every chance to preserve her sense of self. In her debut feature, Laura Carreira delivers a powerful critique of the algorithm-driven gig economy.
Mickey 17
Showing from Friday 28th March
Mickey 17 is employed to be killed, cloned, and killed again. Until one day he becomes the unexpected hero of a dangerous mission. Robert Pattison stars in Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s (Parasite) darkly comic sci-fi thriller.
Becoming Led Zeppelin
Showing from Saturday 29th March
Featuring never-before-seen footage and electrifying performances, this immersive documentary traces the origins of British rock legends Led Zeppelin and their explosive rise to stardom in just one year.
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
Shirley MacLaine: Hollywood’s Last Great Star Re-evaluated
Shirley MacLaine, who appears alongside Jack Lemmon and Double Indemnity’s Fred MacMurray in Billy Wilder’s brilliant 1960 bleak ... Read more
The Evolution of Horror Podcast presents: David Lynch Weekender
Painter, filmmaker, surrealist, and one of the great American artists of the 20th Century. We’ve teamed up with The Evolution of ... Read more
Kino Kids Cinema Club
Join us for our brand new fortnightly strand of family-friendly classics (old and new), the Kino Kids Cinema Club! Every other Sunday ... 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.