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
Tomorrow (Thursday 5th December)
15:45
No Other Land 15
1h 32m | Arabic & Hebrew w/ English subtitles
18:00
NT Live: Prima Facie 15
1h 53m
20:30
Heretic 15
1h 51mFriday 6th December
18:00
Paddington in Peru PG
1h 46m
20:30
OXIFF 2024 18
1h 41mComing soon
Paddington In Peru
Showing from Friday 6th December
Marmalade sandwiches at the ready. Everyone’s favourite bear is back on the big screen! Paddington takes the Brown family on an adventure through the rainforest after receiving a letter from his Aunt Lucy in Peru.
Bird
Showing from Sunday 8th December
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank) and starring Franz Rogowski and Barry Keoghan, this tender tale of a teenager’s encounter with a strange drifter blends the magical with gritty social realism.
Conclave
Showing from Friday 13th December
After the death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is thrust into one of the world’s most secretive and ancient rituals: the selection of a new pontiff. A captivating political drama starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini.
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
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Kino Kids Cinema Club
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Fight Nights At The UPP
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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.