The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition)12A

Directed by Peter Jackson | New Zealand/USA | 2001-03 | 11h 30m + Breaks | Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Sean Bean

Join us this Easter for an adventure of epic proportions, with back-to-back screenings of all three extended editions from Peter Jackson’s monumental Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Join Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship as they embark on their epic quest to destroy the One Ring, and ensure the destruction of its maker – the Dark Lord Sauron. With its incredible cast of characters, unmatched storytelling, epic battles, and stunning scenery, Peter Jackson’s trilogy, based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary novel, is one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st century.

Saturday 19th April 2025
9.30am – Doors open (30m)
10am – The Fellowship of the Ring (3h 28m + 15m interval)
1.45pm – Break (45m)
2.30pm – The Two Towers (3h 44m + 15m interval)
6.30pm – Break (1hr)
7.30pm – The Return of the King (4h 13m + 15m interval)
12am – End of screenings

All-day tickets are now on sale. Tickets cost £27 and allow entry and re-entry to the cinema throughout the entire day. We have included a Pay Less (£22) option for those whose budget can’t currently stretch to full price ticketing, and a Pay More (£32) option for those who can afford to pay a little more.

The bar will be open for 30mins before each film start time, during intervals, and both scheduled breaks. But please feel free to use this time to stretch your legs and get some air outside the cinema should you feel the need. It’s a long day, so please do bring additional cushions/pillows as well as a supply of snacks if you wish (tip: plenty of water and fresh fruit is a great way of keeping energy levels high).

Reviews

‘The painstaking attention to detail, New Zealand scenery so breathtaking you could feel the wind on your face, the pitch-perfect casting and the huge-scale effects. In the end, however, it all comes down to friendship, and fellowship, and a struggle against the odds. It’s the fact that Peter Jackson was able to keep his eye on the emotion even while the spectacle swirled around him that makes this such a stunner.’
Empire Magazine, The Greatest Greatest Movie Trilogy

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Saturday 19 April

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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!