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 (Saturday 9th November)
13:00
Action Talks: Martial Arts N/A
15:30
The Room Next Door 12A
1h 47m18:00
The Way of the Dragon 15
1h 39m | Mandarin w/ English subtitles20:30
Emilia Pérez 15
2h 12m | French & Spanish w/ English subtitlesSunday 10th November
15:00
17:30
The Room Next Door 12A
1h 47m20:00
Black Box Diaries 15
1h 43m | Japanese w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Blitz
Showing from Friday 15th November
A young boy is determined to reunite with his family after being evacuated to the countryside for safety. Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s (12 Years A Slave) wartime drama, set during The Blitz in 1940s London.
Anora
Showing from Friday 22nd November
A young sex worker and the son of a Russian billionaire go on the run after spontaneously getting married against his father’s wishes in Sean Baker’s (The Florida Project) freewheeling, Palme d’Or-winning romance.
Small Things Like These
Showing from Friday 22nd November
Cillian Murphy stars as a coal merchant in a small town town during the 1980s who uncovers a shocking secret at the heart of his community. Haunting Irish drama adapted from Claire Keegan’s Booker Prize-nominated novel.
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
Kino Kids Cinema Club
Join us in November for the launch of our brand new fortnightly strand of family-friendly classics (old and new), the Kino Kids Cinema ... Read more
Fight Nights At The UPP
The gloves are off this November! Get ready for a knockout season of action movie classics, from Akira Kurosawa's epic rain-soaked ... Read more
Gilda Lights a Mighty Fire
Charles Vidor’s 1946 Gilda, which is screening in a new 75th anniversary print at the UPP this month, with its eponymous femme fatale ... 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.