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 (Thursday 6th February)
12:30
We Live in Time 15
15:15
The Girl with the Needle 15
2h 3m | Danish w/ English subtitles18:00
20:45
A Real Pain 15
1h 30mTomorrow (Friday 7th February)
15:15
18:00
A Complete Unknown 15
2h 20m21:00
Babygirl 18
1h 55mComing soon

Presence
Showing from Friday 14th February
A family of four moves into a new home but soon realises they are not alone. Director Steven Soderbergh reimagines the haunted house genre by telling the story of a family’s domestic trials through the eyes of a ghost.

The Brutalist
Showing from Saturday 15th February
In the aftermath of WWII, a brilliant Hungarian architect flees to the US to rebuild his life. Told with breathtaking grandeur and novelistic depth, this award-winning epic is a powerful exploration of immigration, capitalism, and art.

Hard Truths
Showing from Friday 21st February
Legendary British filmmaker Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Mr. Turner) delivers a poignant and bittersweet exploration of a working-class family in emotional crisis, anchored by a powerhouse performance from Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
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
Join us for our brand new fortnightly strand of family-friendly classics (old and new), the Kino Kids Cinema Club! Every other Sunday ... 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.