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 16th January)
14:45
Howards End PG
2h 22m
17:45
How to Make Millions Before Gran 12A
2h 6m | Thai w/ English subtitles
20:30
The Order 15
1h 56mFriday 17th January
14:30
17:30
Nickel Boys 12A
2h 20m20:30
Nosferatu 15
2h 12mComing soon
Nosferatu
Showing from Friday 17th January
Evil plagues a small town in 1830s Germany as the sinister Count Orlok becomes dangerously infatuated with a young local woman. Director Robert Eggers (The Witch) breathes new life into one of cinema’s most iconic monsters.
Nickel Boys
Showing from Friday 17th January
In 1960s America, two young Black men form a friendship while in a corrupt reform school. Director RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel as an immersive exploration of America’s buried history.
We Live In Time
Showing from Friday 24th January
Almut and Tobias meet in an unexpected encounter that forever alters their lives. But a challenging truth threatens to upend everything they’ve built. Uniquely structured rom-com starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.
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
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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.