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 (Friday 29th March)
15:30
Driving Mum 12A
1h 53m | Icelandic w/ English subtitles18:00
Drive-Away Dolls 15
1h 24m20:00
Dune: Part Two 12A
2h 47mTomorrow (Saturday 30th March)
14:15
The Boy and the Heron 12A
17:00
Dune: Part Two 12A
2h 47m20:30
Drive-Away Dolls 15
1h 24mComing soon
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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 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.