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 (Wednesday 30th November)
15:30
No Bears 12A
1h 47m | Persian w/ English subtitles
18:00
Return to Dust PG
2h 14m | Mandarin Chinese w/ English subtitles
21:00
Living 12A
1h 42mTomorrow (Thursday 1st December)
12:30
Living 12A
16:00
Living 12A
1h 42m18:15
No Bears 12A
1h 47m | Persian w/ English subtitles20:45
Living 12A
1h 42mComing soon
Aftersun
Showing from Friday 2nd December
Paul Mescal (Normal People) stars in Charlotte Wells’ deeply emotional debut exploring love and memory from the viewpoint of a young woman remembering a holiday with her father.
Nanny
Showing from Friday 2nd December
Psychological thriller about a Senegalese nanny haunted by unsettling visions while working for an affluent New York couple. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Oxford International Film Festival 2022
Thursday 8th December, 18:15
A selection of short films made by filmmakers from all around the world, presented by the Oxford International Film Festival.
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
Enigmas and Ellipsis – Peter Greenaway’s The Draughtsman’s Contract
If loving going to the cinema has taught us anything (and in my case that’s probably a great deal) then one thing is obvious: movies, ... Read more
Arvo Pärt Festival Screenings at the Ultimate Picture Palace
Originally conceived to celebrate the composer’s 85th birthday in 2020, Music At Oxford are this year hosting the largest UK festival ... Read more
Pre-Code Hollywood: the Rules are Made to be Broken
Listen up, all you dirty rats and hot dames. Let us transport you back to Hollywood’s savage years, when the restrictive censorship of ... 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.