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 (Thursday 28th September)
16:00
And Then Come the Nightjars 15
1h 21m
20:30
Past Lives 12A
1h 46m | Korean w/ English subtitlesTomorrow (Friday 29th September)
15:45
Past Lives 12A
1h 46m | Korean w/ English subtitles18:15
Once Upon a Time in Uganda 15
1h 34m
20:30
Love Life 12A
2h 3m | Japanese & Korean w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Love Life
Showing from Friday 29th September
Intricately plotted drama following a Japanese couple whose marriage is thrown into question following a sequence of events. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Kôji Fukada.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda
Showing from Friday 29th September
Playful documentary looking at the world of “Wakaliwood”, Uganda’s own DIY action movie industry, and the creative endeavours of bricklayer-turned-filmmaker, Isaac Nabwana.
R.M.N
Showing from Friday 6th October
Award-winning director Cristian Mungiu (4 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days) returns with a gripping portrait of modern Romania, where tensions simmer in a Transylvanian mountain village.
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
Serpico: Adult Entertainment
Whilst Hollywood’s second Golden Age (the 1970s) may well be rightfully derided for its politics (especially its attitude towards ... Read more
Vertigo: Pure Cinema
Regular readers will know that I took umbrage when the most recent BFI list of the greatest films proclaimed that Chantal Akerman’s ... Read more
On the Road…again!
With its memorable tagline “A man went looking for America...and couldn’t find it anywhere,” Dennis Hopper’s 1969’s “head classic” ... 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.