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 (Thursday 11th August)
20:30
Paris, Texas 15
Friday 19th August
16:30
Fire of Love PG
1h 33m18:45
Hit the Road 12A
1h 34m | Persian w/ English subtitles
21:00
Dead Ringers 18
1h 55mComing soon
Fire of Love
Showing from Friday 19th August
Explosive documentary following the fascinating lives of fearless French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft.
Hit the Road
Showing from Friday 19th August
Panah Panâhi’s award-winning road-trip drama about a family four travelling through the rugged Iranian countryside.
Anaïs In Love
Showing from Friday 26th August
Playful and passioante French romantic comedy-drama about a young woman who becomes captivated by her lover’s partner.
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
Cinema closed for maintenance (12 – 18 August)
The cinema will be closed for annual maintenance between Friday 12th and Thursday 18th August. We will be open again as usual from ... Read more
Job Vacancy: Cleaner (P/T Morning)
We are now accepting applications for a part-time morning Cleaner at Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The successful ... Read more
Lights, Community, Action! Campaign Is A Success
Everyone who’s had a part in securing the future for The Ultimate Picture Palace – including its new community owners – can celebrate ... 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.