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 (Sunday 25th May)
15:00
Mirror U
17:30
Riefenstahl 15
1h 55m | German w/ English subtitles
20:00
Two to One 12A
1h 55m | German w/ English subtitlesMonday 26th May
15:45
The Wedding Banquet 15
1h 43m18:15
Mirror U
1h 47m | Russian w/ English subtitles
20:45
The Surfer 15
1h 40mComing soon
Motel Destino
Showing from Friday 30th May
At a neon-lit sex motel, a young fugitive’s arrival sparks a dangerous spiral of seduction and violence. Award-winning filmmaker Karim Aïnouz (The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão) returns with this erotic Brazilian neo-noir.
Hallow Road
Showing from Friday 30th May
A frantic late-night call sets a family on a collision course with truth and guilt. Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys star in this tense, morally complex thriller from BAFTA-winning British-Iranian director Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow).
Good One
Showing from Friday 30th May
On a three-day backpacking trip, 17-year-old Sam navigates the tense dynamics between her father and his oldest friend. When boundaries are crossed and trust is broken, simmering conflicts erupt in India Donaldson’s perceptive debut.
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
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Where it All Began
In 1976, at the tender age of 13, “me and a few mates” decided to go to “the pictures” one Saturday afternoon. This was in the days ... Read more
Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame
This spring, The Ultimate Picture Palace presents ‘Antifa On Screen: Anti-Fascist Cinema Classics’, a new film season running ... Read more
April–May 2025 Programme Announcement
Spring is here and so is our brand-new programme for April and May 2025, featuring everything from epic marathon screenings and ... 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.