Becoming Led Zeppelin12A

Directed by Bernard MacMahon | UK/USA | 2021 | 2h 2m

Follow the individual journeys of British rock legends Led Zeppelin as they navigate the vibrant 1960s music scene, playing small clubs, performing era-defining hits, and ultimately coming together for a life-changing rehearsal in the summer of 1968. Featuring never-before-seen footage and electrifying performances, this immersive documentary captures the band’s origins and their meteoric rise over the course of a single year.

Reviews

‘The master-musicianship that the press initially overlooked, and which the tales of bad behaviour obscure, is front and centre here.’
★★★★
Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, The FT

‘A rich vein of anecdotes is found in Page and Jones’s busy history as session players, with Jones particularly emerging as an affable raconteur with a juicy portfolio of anecdotes.’
Jonathan Romney, Unct Magazine

Book tickets

Saturday 29 March

5.45pmBook tickets
Sunday 30 March

8.00pmBook tickets
Wednesday 2 April

3.15pmBook tickets

What else is on?

Today (Saturday 22nd March)

13:30

History of the UPP Talk U
When the Oxford Picture Palace (now the Ultimate Picture Palace) opened in 1911 it was Oxford's first purpose-built 'electric theatre'. Join local historian Liz Woolley for this FREE talk about Oxford's cinema history. Booking essential.

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15:15

The Colors Within U
1h 41m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
Vibrant coming-of-age anime from director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice) about a trio of teenagers who who a high-school band to escape from their various hidden struggles. Winner of Best Animation Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

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17:30

I'm Still Here 15
2h 18m | Portuguese w/ English subtitles
In 1970s Brazil, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip on the country, a mother is forced to rebuild her life after her husband is abducted by police. Powerful drama based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir and winner of Best International Feature at the Oscars.

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20:30

The Last Showgirl 15
1h 28m
A showgirl faces an uncertain future when the Vegas show she's been starring in for decades faces closure. Golden Globe nominee Pamela Anderson delivers a stunning comeback performance in this dazzling story of resilience, reinvention and rhinestones.

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Tomorrow (Sunday 23rd March)

12:00

Spirited Away PG
2h 5m | English (Dubbed)
A 10-year-old girl must find her way home after being swept into a magical world teeming with extraordinary spirits and enchanting creatures. Hayao Miyazaki’s stunning, Oscar-winning fantasy adventure returns to the big screen.

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15:00

Memories of Underdevelopment Cert-TBC
1h 37m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
After the Bay of Pigs Invasion, a wealthy writer drifts through the streets of Havana after his family flee to Miami. One of the great works of post-revolution Cuban cinema, showing as part of the Screen Cuba 2025 national tour.

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17:15

Vermiglio 15
1h 59m | Italian w/ English subtitles
During the final months of WWII in a remote village in the Alps, the unexpected arrival of a deserting solider causes friction within the family of a respected local teacher. Winner of the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

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20:00

I'm Still Here 15
2h 18m | Portuguese w/ English subtitles
In 1970s Brazil, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip on the country, a mother is forced to rebuild her life after her husband is abducted by police. Powerful drama based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir and winner of Best International Feature at the Oscars.

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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!