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.
What's on
Today (Sunday 16th November)
19:30
The Mastermind 12A
1h 50mTomorrow (Monday 17th November)
18:00
20:30
Bugonia 15
1h 58mComing soon
Die My Love
Showing from Friday 21st November
Grace pursues her writing dream in a remote country house with partner Jackson, but motherhood’s isolation fractures her reality. Jennifer Lawrence delivers a mesmerising performance in Lynne Ramsay’s (We Need to Talk About Kevin) visceral, uncompromising portrait of a woman’s psychological unravelling.
Zodiac Killer Project
Showing on Monday 1st December
Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton turns his failed true crime project into a sharp, funny reflection on obsession and storytelling. Mixing imagined scenes and wry narration, he dissects the Zodiac Killer myth and the true crime genre’s endless fascination. Plus post-screening Director Q&A.
Cinema Rediscovered
Season begins Sunday 30th November
A selection of highlights from this year’s Cinema Rediscovered festival, the UK’s leading festival of newly restored, rarely screened or recently re-found cinematic gems. We’re delighted to screen: I, The Worst Of All; Deprisa, Deprisa; and Kalamita.
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
It’s a Shame about Ray: Nicholas Ray – Rebel outsider
I wrote in a recent blog that, in spite of directing both West Side Story and The Sound of Music plus the supernatural chiller The ... Read more
Supporting the UPP: Small Changes to Ticket Prices
From Friday 17th October, ticket prices at the UPP will change. This is our first increase in over two years and has been a carefully ... Read more
Melodramarama!
Old-school Hollywood drama. Scandal in the suburbs. Love, obsession, and social tension, all in glorious Technicolor. This November, ... 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.