Oxford&#8217;s home of independent cinema

The Stevie D Hyper Story + Director Q&A

The Phoenician Scheme

Kino Kids Cinema Club

The Ballad of Wallis Island

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.

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Today (Saturday 14th June)

15:45

The Salt Path 12A

1h 55m

Evicted and facing illness, a couple embarks on a 630-mile walk along England’s coast. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, this moving adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir is a story of love, survival, and resilience.

18:15

The Phoenician Scheme 15

1h 41m

When a billionaire bequeaths his empire to his nun daughter, chaos follows. Assassins, tycoons, and wild twists abound in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded comedy caper, starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Cera.

Classic Season: Queer Thrillers

20:30

Bound 18

1h 49m

Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis burst onto the scene with this taut, stylish noir. A sexy, subversive heist film with queer leads, Bound is now a revered cult classic – razor-sharp, fiercely confident, and decades ahead of its time.

Tomorrow (Sunday 15th June)

12:45

Zarafa PG

1h 19m

Kino Kids Cinema Club

A brave Sudanese boy befriends an orphaned giraffe. Together, they journey across deserts and seas to visit the King of France. This heartwarming animated tale celebrates courage and the power of friendship. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening, tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children.

Classic Season: Dreamscapes

14:45

Dreams PG

1h 59m | Japanese w/ English subtitles

Akira Kurosawa presents eight stunning, surreal tales drawn from his own dreams and folklore. A visual feast that journeys from childhood wonder to environmental dread, it’s a poetic and personal meditation on art and memory.

17:30

The Village Next to Paradise Cert-TBC

2h 13m | Somali w/ English subtitles

SAFAR Film Festival 2025

In a Somali coastal village, a father makes desperate choices to support his family, while his sister seeks freedom and his son is sent away for a better future. Mo Harawe's powerful debut about love, sacrifice, and survival showing as part of SAFAR Film Festival 2025.

20:00

The Phoenician Scheme 15

1h 41m

When a billionaire bequeaths his empire to his nun daughter, chaos follows. Assassins, tycoons, and wild twists abound in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded comedy caper, starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Cera.