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.
What's on
Today (Friday 16th May)
18:15
Julie Keeps Quiet 12A
1h 40m | Dutch & French w/ English subtitles
20:30
Starship Troopers 15
2h 9mTomorrow (Saturday 17th May)
15:00
Aida Returns PG
1h 12m | Arabic w/ English subtitles17:45
Starship Troopers 15
2h 9m
20:45
Sinners 15
2h 18mComing soon
Riefenstahl
Showing from Friday 23rd May
A complex portrait of filmmaker and Nazi propagandist, Leni Riefenstahl. This critical documentary interrogates her legacy, exploring the tension between artistry and complicity in the darkest chapter of cinema history.
The Surfer
Showing from Friday 23rd May
A father-son surfing trip spirals into paranoia when a local conflict escalates dangerously. Nicolas Cage stars in this sun-scorched thriller blending psychological tension with the anarchic spirit of Ozploitation classics.
Good One
Showing from Friday 30th May
On a three-day backpacking trip, 17-year-old Sam navigates the tense dynamics between her father and his oldest friend. When boundaries are crossed and trust is broken, simmering conflicts erupt in India Donaldson’s perceptive debut.
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
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Where it All Began
In 1976, at the tender age of 13, “me and a few mates” decided to go to “the pictures” one Saturday afternoon. This was in the days ... Read more
Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame
This spring, The Ultimate Picture Palace presents ‘Antifa On Screen: Anti-Fascist Cinema Classics’, a new film season running ... Read more
April–May 2025 Programme Announcement
Spring is here and so is our brand-new programme for April and May 2025, featuring everything from epic marathon screenings and ... 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.