Welcome to the Ultimate Picture Palace
The UPP is a community-owned cinema and Oxford’s only independent cinema. We show an eclectic mix of independent, mainstream, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us on the Cowley Road in East Oxford.
What's on
Today (Tuesday 10th September)
17:45
Radical 12A
20:30
Tomorrow (Wednesday 11th September)
15:15
Radical 12A
2h 6m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
18:00
Shadow of a Doubt PG
1h 48m
20:30
Sky Peals 12A
Coming soon
Between the Temples
Showing from Friday 13th September
Jason Schwartzman plays a Jewish cantor who is losing his faith when a former teacher re-enters his life as a Bat Mitzvah student in this bittersweet odd-couple comedy.
Sing Sing
Showing from Friday 13th September
In a maximum-security prison, a group of inmates find meaning through participation in a theatre group. A moving tribute to the transformative power of art starring Colman Domingo.
Blink Twice
Showing from Friday 20th September
When a waitress is invited to a party on a billionaire’s private island, the high life soon becomes a fight for survival in this sharp-witted psychological thriller, starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum.
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
National Cinema Day at the UPP (Sat 31st Aug)
On Saturday 31st August 2024, The Ultimate Picture Palace is celebrating National Cinema Day by offering audiences £4 tickets to all ... Read more
Lone Star: Dead in the Heart of Texas
“Lefty” filmmaker John Sayles wrote and directed an extraordinary run of intelligent, small-scale independent American movies in the ... Read more
Cinema closed for maintenance (Fri 2 – Thu 8 Aug)
The cinema will be closed for our annual summertime period of maintenance between Friday 2nd and Thursday 8th August. We will be ... 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.