This is not shown

THU 31ST JULY 6.15PM

Metropolitan + Director Q&A w/ Whit Stillman

Book tickets

This is not shown

NOW SHOWING

Tornado

Book tickets

This is not shown

SUN 6TH JUL – WED 20TH AUG

Classic Season: Jane Austen 250

More Info

This is not shown

FRI 18TH JULY 8.30PM

Pavements

Book tickets

This is not shown

SAT 19TH JULY – SAT 16TH AUG

Classic Season: Samurai Summer

More Info

This is not shown

COMING SOON

28 Years Later

Book tickets

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.

Find out more
Oxford cinema The Ultimate Picture Palace

What's on

Today (Saturday 12th July)
Find out more

15:45

Red Path 15
1h 41m | Arabic w/ English subtitles
Captured by extremists in rural Tunisia, two young shepherds face a brutal moral dilemma. Based on true events, Lotfi Achour’s tense drama explores trauma, radicalisation, and the endurance of innocence amidst terror. Unflinching, gripping, and deeply human.

Book here

Find out more

18:00

28 Days Later 15
1h 54m
A viral outbreak decimates Britain in this relentless horror classic. With society collapsing, survivors battle both the infected and their own desperation. Cillian Murphy stars in Danny Boyle’s game-changing thriller that redefined zombie cinema for the 21st century.

Book here

Find out more

20:45

28 Years Later 15
1h 55m
Danny Boyle returns with a visceral sequel to his iconic zombie thriller. Decades after the Rage Virus, survivors venture into a ravaged mainland, only to face terrifying new mutations. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead this haunting folk-horror reinvention.

Book here


Tomorrow (Sunday 13th July)
Find out more

13:00

The Red Turtle PG
1h 21m
Kino Kids Cinema Club
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a man tries to escape, but a mysterious red turtle stops him. What follows is a moving journey about nature brought to life through stunning, hand-drawn animation. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening, tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children.

Book here

Find out more

15:00

Tornado 15
1h 31m
In 18th-century Britain, a puppeteer’s daughter seeks vengeance after a brutal robbery. Armed with samurai skills and stolen gold, she battles a gang of ruthless criminals in this stylish, blood-soaked thriller from Slow West director John Maclean.

Book here

Find out more

17:15

Amour 12A
2h 7m | French w/ English subtitles
Michael Haneke Classics
When Anne suffers a stroke, Georges must become her caregiver, confronting the slow, painful decline of the woman he loves. Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or-winning drama is a quiet, devastating portrait of aging, devotion, and dignity in life’s final chapter.

Book here

Find out more

20:00

The Way We Talk 12A
2h 12m | Hong Kong Sign Language, Cantonese w/ English and Chinese subtitles
Three deaf friends in Hong Kong clash over identity, communication, and community. Adam Wong’s moving drama offers a rare look at deaf culture, friendship, and the tension between self-expression and society’s expectations. A quietly powerful must-see.

Book here


See all upcoming films

Coming soon

28 Years Later Directed by Danny Boyle 2024 Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Rocco Haynes, Harriet Taylor

28 Years Later

Showing from Friday 11th July
Danny Boyle returns with a visceral sequel to his iconic zombie thriller in which rage virus survivors face terrifying new mutations. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead this haunting folk-horror reinvention.

Find out more
The Shrouds Directed by David Cronenberg 2024 Starring Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt, Elizabeth Saunders

The Shrouds

Showing from Friday 18th July
When futuristic tech lets the living watch the dead, one grieving man’s obsession turns sinister. David Cronenberg returns with a chilling, cerebral thriller about grief, surveillance, and the eerie intersection of life and death.

Find out more
Elio Directed by Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian 2023 Starring Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Shirley Henderson, Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett

Elio

Showing from Friday 25th July
Pixar’s newest hero is a lonely boy catapulted into the cosmic spotlight. Mistaken for Earth’s ambassador, Elio must charm aliens, conquer fears, and find himself in a galaxy of wonders. A vibrant, heartfelt tale of belonging. 

Find out more

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. 

Join today

UPP News

Find out the latest news and updates from the UPP and our community

The UPP Secures Asset of Community Value Status

The UPP Secures Asset of Community Value Status

Jun 27, 2025

Following this week’s article in The Times about our landlord's objections to our Asset of Community Value application, we wanted to ... Read more

We are recruiting! Marketing and Communications Manager (P/T)

We are recruiting! Marketing and Communications Manager (P/T)

Jun 20, 2025

Marketing and Communications Manager Position: Marketing & Communications Manager Rate of pay: £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata ... Read more

SAFAR Film Festival Returns to Oxford

SAFAR Film Festival Returns to Oxford

Jun 4, 2025

SAFAR Film Festival 2025 at The Ultimate Picture Palace: Celebrating Independent Arab Cinema in Oxford The UK’s leading platform for ... Read more

More news from the UPP

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.

Find out more