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)
15:30
Four Daughters 15
18:00
Showing Up 12A
1h 48m20:30
Red Island 12A
1h 57m | French w/ English subtitlesTomorrow (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 47mComing soon
Driving Mum
Showing from Friday 29th March
Hilmar Oddsson’s quirky comedy goes on a cross-country road trip across the rugged Icelandic scenery, as a middle-aged man drives his dead mother to her final resting place.
Drive-Away Dolls
Showing from Friday 29th March
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.
Dune: Part Two
Showing from Friday 29th March
Starring Timothée Chalamet, director Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is packed with grand visual spectacle, intricate narrative, and gigantic sandworms.
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.