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LAST CHANCE TO SEE

Showing Up

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SUN 31 MAR, 1PM

Lawrence of Arabia

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NOW SHOWING

Dune: Part Two

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WED 3 APR 6.15PM

April Fakes Day: F For Fake

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COMING SOON

Monster

Welcome to the Ultimate Picture Palace

The UPP is a community-owned cinema and Oxford’s only independent cinema. We show an eclectic mix of independent, mainstream, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us on the Cowley Road in East Oxford. 

What's on

Today (Thursday 28th March)

18:00

Showing Up 12A
1h 48m
Michelle Williams stars as a sculptor grappling with the stresses of work and family life as she prepares for a potentially career-changing exhibition in this exploration of life as an artist by Kelly Reichardt (First Cow).

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20:30

Red Island 12A
1h 57m | French w/ English subtitles
An eight-year-old boy gradually becomes aware of the complex world surrounding him in Robin Campillo's (120 BPM) semi-autobiographical exploration of life in 1970s Madagascar as France's empire crumbles.

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Tomorrow (Friday 29th March)

15:30

Driving Mum 12A
1h 53m | Icelandic w/ English subtitles
Hilmar Oddsson's quirky dark comedy goes on a cross-country road trip across the rugged Icelandic scenery, as a middle-aged man drives his recently deceased mother to her final resting place.

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18:00

Drive-Away Dolls 15
1h 24m
Written and directed by one half of the Coen Brothers (Fargo, The Big Lebowski), this riotous road-movie caper follows two young women crossing paths with a gang of inept criminals.

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20:00

Dune: Part Two 12A
2h 47m
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh, director Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is packed with grand visual spectacle, intricate narrative, and gigantic sandworms.

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Coming soon

Small, Slow But Steady directed by Shô Miyake

Robot Dreams

Showing from Friday 5th April
Tale of a lonely dog living in 1980s New York taking matters into his own paws and creating a robot buddy to hang out with. Oscar-nominated animation based on a popular graphic novel.

Mother and Son directed by Léonor Serraille

Monster

Showing from Friday 5th April
Three stories, each from a different perspective, untangle the tale of a young boy’s behavioural problems in this  powerful family drama directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters).

The Super 8 Years directed by Annie Ernaux & David Ernaux-Briot

Baltimore

Showing from Friday 12th April
A thrilling psychological portrait based on the true story of Rose Dugdale, an English heiress who rejected her life of wealth and privilege to join an IRA raid on an English country estate.

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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

Orson Welles Bows Out in Style

Orson Welles Bows Out in Style

1941’s masterful Citizen Kane, unsurprisingly turned out to be a tough act to follow. Orson Welles, a child prodigy and star of ... Read more

New and Improved Annual Membership

New and Improved Annual Membership

We're revamping our Annual Membership to offer you an array of brand new perks to choose from. Starting this Friday (22nd March) ... Read more

Maona presents African Cinema at the UPP

Maona presents African Cinema at the UPP

Maona is an organization founded by Tatenda Jamera, a filmmaker and curator, in response to the lack of authentic African stories ... 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.

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