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
Today (Tuesday 24th May)
18:45
Going to the World's Fair 15
20:45
Playground 15
1h 12m | French w/ English subtitlesTomorrow (Wednesday 25th May)
16:00
The Northman 15
19:00
Playground 15
1h 12m | French w/ English subtitles
20:45
The Worst Person in the World 15
2h 8m | Norwegian w/ English subtitlesComing soon
Vortex
Showing from Friday 27th May
A stunningly compassionate look at mortality, presented in split-screen, by “enfant terrible” of French cinema Gaspar Noé (Climax).
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Showing from Friday 3rd June
A big-hearted sci-fi action romp starring Michelle Yeoh and directed by Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man).
Benediction
Showing from Friday 10th June
Written by acclaimed director Terence Davies, this profoundly moving drama explores the life of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon.
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
Lights, Community, Action! Special Events
With our "Lights, Community, Action!" campaign to become community-owned cinema underway, we have partnered up with various Oxford ... Read more
May-June 2022 Classics
With our new programme now online (full listings here), take a look at some of the classic films we’ll be showing throughout May and ... Read more
UPP Membership Screening Days – May 2022
Thursday 5th May & Wednesday 11th May As part of our “Lights, Community, Action!” share offer campaign to make the Ultimate ... 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.