Coming soon
The Room + Q&A w/ Greg Sestero
Showing from May 21, 2025
Often called the Citizen Kane of bad movies, The Room has transcended its reputation to become a beloved cult classic. Join us for ... Find out more
Flow
Showing from April 11, 2025
A fearless cat, joined by a capybara, lemur, bird, and dog, searches for dry land after a devastating flood. This Oscar-winning ... Find out more
Black Bag
Showing from April 18, 2025
When top agent Kathryn Woodhouse is accused of treason, her husband must choose between loyalty to her or his country. Cate Blanchett ... Find out more
Maona presents: KUMBA Short Films
Showing from April 29, 2025
Maona Art African film strand presents Kumba – a dynamic short film program that brings African and Diaspora communities together ... Find out more
Oxford Pride presents: Maisie
Showing from June 2, 2025
At 85, Britain’s oldest drag queen Maisie Trollette is still stealing the show! But what happens when she meets Darcelle XV, the ... Find out more
Doc’n Roll Films X Divine Schism presents: We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C.
Showing from May 20, 2025
Marking 20 years since Fugazi's last show and featuring fan-recorded performances and rare footage, We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C. ... Find out more
Faust + Live Score
Showing from May 10, 2025
Visually stunning silent film about an aging alchemist who makes a deal with the devil to save his village, only to face a tragic ... Find out more
Before Trilogy Marathon Screening
Showing from May 3, 2025
Follow Jesse and Céline’s love story across three films – Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight. Richard Linklater’s ... Find out more
Mr. Burton
Showing from April 25, 2025
A young Richard Burton’s talent is discovered by a teacher who changes his life forever. This heartfelt drama, starring Toby Jones and ... Find out more
Brief History Of A Family
Showing from April 28, 2025
A middle-class Chinese family welcomes their son’s new friend, unknowingly disrupting their fragile balance. Lin Jianjie’s gripping ... Find out more
Misericordia
Showing from April 26, 2025
Returning for a funeral, Jérémie becomes entangled in a rural mystery of eerie disappearances and hidden motives. Alain Guiraudie’s ... Find out more
The Penguin Lessons
Showing from May 2, 2025
A weary Englishman (Steve Coogan) takes an unexpected journey when he rescues a penguin in 1970s Argentina. Based on an incredible ... Find out more
One to One: John & Yoko
Showing from May 3, 2025
Kevin Macdonald’s documentary explores John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s pivotal years in New York, featuring rare footage, phone calls, and ... Find out more
Holy Cow
Showing from May 4, 2025
An 18-year-old, struggling to save his family farm, bets everything on a cheese-making competition. This touching, award-winning ... Find out more
Last Swim
Showing from May 2, 2025
On A-Level results day, Ziba leads her friends across London for an unforgettable adventure, while privately wrestling with secrets. ... Find out more
Sinners
Showing from May 9, 2025
Twin brothers seek a fresh start in their 1930s Southern hometown but uncover an evil lurking beneath the surface. Ryan Coogler and ... Find out more
April
Showing from May 10, 2025
A Georgian obstetrician’s life unravels when she’s accused of malpractice. Dea Kulumbegashvili’s gripping drama examines autonomy, ... Find out more
The Ugly Stepsister
Showing from May 9, 2025
In a fairy-tale kingdom, Elvira’s jealousy drives her to horrifying extremes. This bold Cinderella reimagining fuses dark folklore ... Find out more
The Conformist
Showing from June 8, 2025
In 1930s Italy, a repressed man joins the fascist party and is ordered to kill his former professor. Bertolucci’s stylish ... Find out more
Come And See
Showing from June 1, 2025
A young boy joins the Soviet fight against the Nazis, witnessing war’s unspeakable horrors. Elem Klimov’s harrowing masterpiece is an ... Find out more
The Marriage of Maria Braun
Showing from May 27, 2025
A young bride loses her soldier husband to war but rises through postwar Germany’s ranks with fierce ambition. Fassbinder’s ... Find out more
Starship Troopers
Showing from May 16, 2025
Humanity fights for survival against alien bugs in this explosive sci-fi thriller. Paul Verhoeven’s action-packed spectacle doubles as ... Find out more
The Cremator
Showing from May 11, 2025
A Prague crematorium manager’s obsession with death leads him down a path of fascist horror. Juraj Herz’s surrealist nightmare blends ... Find out more
The Great Dictator
Showing from May 4, 2025
Charlie Chaplin’s fearless satire sees a humble barber mistaken for a ruthless dictator. A hilarious and scathing critique of fascism, ... Find out more
Kino Kids Cinema Club: The Muppet Movie
Showing from May 4, 2025
Kermit leaves his swamp chasing fame in Hollywood, meeting Miss Piggy and the Muppets along the way. Can Kermit stay true to his ... Find out more
Film In Focus: Preview Screening of Bogancloch + Ben Rivers Q&A
Showing from May 14, 2025
Set in the Scottish Highlands, Bogancloch is a poetic 16mm portrait of hermit Jake Williams. A dreamlike meditation on solitude, ... Find out more
UPP News
News, blog posts, and announcements from The Ultimate Picture Palace
Classic Season Announcement: “Antifa On Screen” Putting Fascism in the Frame
This spring, The Ultimate Picture Palace presents ‘Antifa On Screen: Anti-Fascist Cinema Classics’, a new film season running ... Read more
April–May 2025 Programme Announcement
Spring is here and so is our brand-new programme for April and May 2025, featuring everything from epic marathon screenings and ... Read more
Kumba: A Celebration of African Short Films
Exploring Identity, Culture, and Home through Cinema We’re excited to partner with Maona Art to bring you Kumba, a dynamic short film ... Read more
Plan your visit
Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!