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
Tomorrow (Wednesday 4th February)
15:15
Hamnet 12A
18:00
The Devil's Backbone 15
20:30
Hamnet 12A
2h 6mThursday 5th February
12:30
Hamnet 12A
15:45
The Voice of Hind Rajab 15
1h 30m | Arabic w/ English subtitles18:00
Hamnet 12A
2h 6m20:45
The Voice of Hind Rajab 15
1h 30m | Arabic w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Kino Kids Cinema Club: The Princess Bride
Screening 8th February
True love, daring sword fights, and endlessly quotable humour collide as Westley and Buttercup battle villains, monsters, and fate itself. Directed by Rob Reiner and written by William Goldman, this timeless fairy tale remains irresistible for all ages.
Anti Valentine’s Day: Misery
Screening 14th February
Continuing our tradition of anti-Valentine’s Day screenings, we bring Misery to UPP. After a car crash, a novelist is held captive by his “number one fan,” whose devotion turns violently obsessive. James Caan and Oscar-winner Kathy Bates star in Rob Reiner’s chilling Stephen King adaptation about toxic fandom.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Showing in February
In a ravaged Britain, a world-changing discovery and a deadly personal encounter expose a new truth: other survivors may be more terrifying than the infected. Directed by Nia DaCosta, this ferocious follow-up is darker, bloodier, and brutally intense.
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
Gene Hackman: Everyman to Every Man and Woman
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Once Upon a Time in the West – Dreaming of America
As you get older, you learn to love westerns all the more. I know there’s still them that say they can’t stand the genre. But for ... Read more
UPP Staff & Volunteers Films of the Year 2025
As the year draws to a close, we’ve been looking back on the films that stayed with us long after the credits rolled. From ... 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.