Welcome to the Ultimate Picture Palace
The UPP is Oxford’s only independent cinema and one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. We show a mix of independent, mainstream, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us just off the Cowley Road in East Oxford.
What's on
Today (Monday 17th January)
18:15
The 400 Blows PG
1h 40m | French w/ English subtitles
20:30
The Humans 15
Tomorrow (Tuesday 18th January)
17:30
West Side Story 12A
20:45
The 400 Blows PG
1h 40m | French w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Tragedy of Macbeth
Showing from Friday 21st January
Stunning monochrome re-telling of Macbeth directed by Joel Coen, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
Titane
Showing from Friday 21st January
Boldy transgressive and award-winning body horror that is thrillingly grotesque and surprisingly touching.
Licorice Pizza
Showing from Friday 28th January
Paul Thomas Anderson’s freewheeling love story about an unlikely pair of entrepreneurs in 70s California.
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
Our Top Ten Films of 2021
We've only been able to open for six months this year, but those six months were crammed with excellent films! Check out our top ten ... Read more
Directorial Debuts Classics Season
Join us in January for a classic season of stunning directorial debuts, from genre-defining crime-noirs to incredible visionary tales ... Read more
Christmas Classics Season 2021
Join us throughout December for a season of festive classics to help you get in the mood for Christmas. 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.