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
Friday 19th August
16:30
Fire of Love PG
1h 33m
18:45
Hit the Road 12A
1h 34m | Persian w/ English subtitles
21:00
Dead Ringers 18
1h 55mSaturday 20th August
16:00
Closed Curtain 12A
1h 46m | Persian w/ English subtitles18:30
Dead Ringers 18
1h 55m21:00
Hit the Road 12A
1h 34m | Persian w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Anaïs In Love
Showing from Friday 26th August
Playful and passioante French romantic comedy-drama about a young woman who becomes captivated by her lover’s partner.
Taxi Tehran
Showing from Saturday 27th August
Banned from making movies by the Iranian government, Jafar Panahi takes a hidden camera and gets behind the wheel of a taxi.
Grease
Showing on Monday 29th August
One-off Bank Holiday screening of Randal Kleiser’s undeniably entertaining musical romance starring the late Olivia Newton-John.
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
Cinema closed for maintenance (12 – 18 August)
The cinema will be closed for annual maintenance between Friday 12th and Thursday 18th August. We will be open again as usual from ... Read more
Job Vacancy: Cleaner (P/T Morning)
We are now accepting applications for a part-time morning Cleaner at Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The successful ... Read more
Lights, Community, Action! Campaign Is A Success
Everyone who’s had a part in securing the future for The Ultimate Picture Palace – including its new community owners – can celebrate ... 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.