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 (Sunday 5th December)
20:30
Last Night in Soho 18
1h 57mTomorrow (Monday 6th December)
18:30
Tokyo Godfathers 12A
1h 28m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
20:30
The Card Counter 15
Coming soon
Petite Maman
Showing from Friday 10th December
Sweet-natured tale of childhood from acclaimed filmmaker Céline Sciamma.
Mothering Sunday
Showing from Friday 10th December
Romantic period drama starring Oscar-winners Olivia Colman and Colin Firth.
Pirates
Showing from Friday 17th December
Reggie Yates’s coming-of-age comedy set at the turn of the millennium.
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
Christmas Classics Season 2021
Join us throughout December for a season of festive classics to help you get in the mood for Christmas. Read more
Next Steps Towards Recovery
Just as we have taken a careful and cautious approach to building our business back up we've seen you take a similar careful approach ... Read more
UPP Presents: Japan 2021
This November we will be taking part in the BFI’s extensive Japan 2021 Season. We are incredibly excited to be showing 12 classic films 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.