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 (Thursday 11th December)
20:30
The Thing with Feathers 15
1h 44mTomorrow (Friday 12th December)
15:15
The Ice Tower 15
1h 57m | French w/ English subtitles
18:00
Pillion 18
1h 47m
20:30
The Running Man 15
2h 13mComing soon
Blue Moon
Showing from Friday 19th December
On 31 March 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart drinks alone at Sardi’s as former collaborator Richard Rodgers basks in Oklahoma!’s triumph. While accolades flood in, Hart unravels with bittersweet candour. Ethan Hawke shines in Richard Linklater’s real-time meditation on art, regret, and legacy.
It Was Just an Accident
Showing from Friday 19th December
Azerbaijani mechanic Vahid suspects a customer is his former Iranian torturer. After years of censorship and a recent spell in jail, celebrated Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns with a thrilling tale of obsession, paranoia, and vengeance. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Showing from Saturday 20th December
It’s our favourite, it’s your favourite – it’s everyone’s favourite! The ultimate Christmas classic in which George Bailey discovers the true meaning of Christmas with a little help from his guardian angel comes to the UPP this festive season. It’s sure to sell out quickly so book now to avoid disappointment.
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
UPP Young Critics Award Recipients & Their Reviews
As part of our recent Melodramarama! season, we were thrilled to launch a brand-new Young Film Critics Award, delivered in ... Read more
Gift Vouchers: Share the Magic of Cinema this Christmas
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There is no Amazing Amy without Enchanting Ellen: Leave Her to Heaven & Gone Girl
This piece is adapted from an introduction given live by Georgia Humphreys at our Melodramarama! season double-bill of Leave Her to ... 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.