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
Tomorrow (Sunday 23rd January)
15:45
Ratcatcher 15
1h 33m
18:00
The Tragedy of Macbeth 15
20:30
Electrical Life of Louis Wain 12A
1h 51mMonday 24th January
18:30
Ratcatcher 15
1h 33m20:45
The Tragedy of Macbeth 15
Coming soon
Licorice Pizza
Showing from Friday 28th January
Paul Thomas Anderson’s freewheeling love story about an unlikely pair of entrepreneurs in 70s California.
Belfast
Showing from Friday 4th February
Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama about a young boy’s family growing up in 1960s Belfast.
World of Wong Kar-Wai
Sun 30 Jan – Wed 23 Feb
Classic season celebrating the sensual visuals and soulful romanticism of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-Wai.
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
Our Top Ten Films of 2021
We've only been able to open for six months this year, but those six months were crammed with excellent films! Check out our top ten ... Read more
Directorial Debuts Classics Season
Join us in January for a classic season of stunning directorial debuts, from genre-defining crime-noirs to incredible visionary tales ... Read more
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
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.