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Black Bag

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SUN 4TH MAY – MON 9TH JUN

Antifa On Screen: Anti-Fascist Cinema Classics

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THU 24TH APR 6.15PM

Rave On for the Avon + Director Q&A

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COMING SOON

Mr. Burton

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. 

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What's on

Today (Wednesday 23rd April)

17:30

La Cocina 15
2h 19m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
Amid the chaos of a Manhattan lunch rush, a series of crises threaten to bring a bustling restaurant kitchen to a halt. Alonso Ruizpalacios’s gripping drama offers a thrilling exploration of class struggles and the capitalist American dream.

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20:30

The End 12A
2h 29m
In a luxurious bunker, a family clings to normality after Earth becomes uninhabitable. But when a stranger arrives, their fragile world unravels. Joshua Oppenheimer directs this post-apocalyptic musical starring George MacKay, Tilda Swinton, and Michael Shannon.

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Tomorrow (Thursday 24th April)

15:15

The End 12A
Deaf/HOH Subtitles
2h 29m
In a luxurious bunker, a family clings to normality after Earth becomes uninhabitable. But when a stranger arrives, their fragile world unravels. Joshua Oppenheimer directs this post-apocalyptic musical starring George MacKay, Tilda Swinton, and Michael Shannon.

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18:15

Rave on for the Avon 12A
1h 26m
A community of wild swimmers in Bristol grapple with the impact of raw sewage pollution in the River Avon and take on water companies and local authorities in a fight for cleaner, healthier rivers. Screening followed by a Director Q&A and panel discussion.

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20:45

Black Bag 15
1h 34m
When top agent Kathryn Woodhouse is accused of treason, her husband must choose between loyalty to her or his country. Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender ignite the screen in Steven Soderbergh’s seductive spy thriller.

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Coming soon

Mother and Son directed by Léonor Serraille

Mr. Burton

Showing from Friday 25th April
A young Richard Burton’s talent is discovered by a teacher who changes his life forever. This heartfelt drama, starring Toby Jones and Lesley Manville, explores the early years of the Welsh acting legend.

Neil Harbisson Cyborg Documentary Screening Oxford University

Misericordia

Showing from Saturday 26th April
Jérémie becomes entangled in a rural mystery of eerie disappearances and hidden motives. Alain Guiraudie’s (Stranger by the Lake) latest blends quiet menace and dark humour to present an unsettling puzzle of death and desire.

Nicholas Cage classic film screening Oxford cinema

One to One: John & Yoko

Showing from Saturday 3rd May
Kevin Macdonald’s documentary explores John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s pivotal years in New York, featuring rare footage, phone calls, and Lennon’s final concert, offering an intimate look at music’s most legendary couple.

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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. 

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Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame

Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame

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April–May 2025 Programme Announcement

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