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.
What's on
Tomorrow (Monday 7th July)
17:45
Slade In Flame 12A
1h 30m
20:00
The Handmaiden 18
2h 25m | Korean w/ English subtitlesTuesday 8th July
18:15
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life 15
20:30
Tornado 15
Coming soon
28 Years Later
Showing from Friday 11th July
Danny Boyle returns with a visceral sequel to his iconic zombie thriller in which rage virus survivors face terrifying new mutations. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead this haunting folk-horror reinvention.
The Shrouds
Showing from Friday 18th July
When futuristic tech lets the living watch the dead, one grieving man’s obsession turns sinister. David Cronenberg returns with a chilling, cerebral thriller about grief, surveillance, and the eerie intersection of life and death.
Elio
Showing from Friday 25th July
Pixar’s newest hero is a lonely boy catapulted into the cosmic spotlight. Mistaken for Earth’s ambassador, Elio must charm aliens, conquer fears, and find himself in a galaxy of wonders. A vibrant, heartfelt tale of belonging.
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
The UPP Secures Asset of Community Value Status
Following this week’s article in The Times about our landlord's objections to our Asset of Community Value application, we wanted to ... Read more
We are recruiting! Marketing and Communications Manager (P/T)
Marketing and Communications Manager Position: Marketing & Communications Manager Rate of pay: £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata ... Read more
SAFAR Film Festival Returns to Oxford
SAFAR Film Festival 2025 at The Ultimate Picture Palace: Celebrating Independent Arab Cinema in Oxford The UK’s leading platform for ... 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.