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A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

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Critics Consensus

A remarkable directorial debut by Harry Lighton, Pillion is an unconventional romance that soars thanks to its nonjudgmental perspective and knockout performances.

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Audience Says

An unfiltered, empathetic look at self-discovery, love, and desire, Pillion captures its themes with cinematic beauty, and powerful performances – all while never refusing to patronize its audience.

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Scott Tobias

The Reveal

Mar 10

3.5/5

Pillion does succeed as a first-time love story for Colin, who needs to figure out how submissives, too, can negotiate their own terms.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Mar 2

A-

Lighton's deft touch brings viewers into their story without softening the graphic sex scenes. His strength is in making the specific universal, and he makes Melling's character impossible not to root for.

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Dominic Baez

Seattle Times

Feb 25

3/4

More coming-of-age than love story, Pillion finds joy in Colin’s journey of learning who he truly is. His road there is a little bumpy — like riding on the back of a motorcycle — and it may be a path less traveled, but it’s a worthwhile one all the same.

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Marlon Wallace

The M Report (WBOC.com)

1d

There are things to enjoy like the genuine performances, the moments of tenderness and sweet touches, the slight humor and the graphic sexuality and nudity. Yes, this film is sexier than Fennell's [Wuthering Heights].

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Rubén Rosario

MiamiArtZine

3d

Witnessing timid, insecure Ray discover he has the fortitude to claim the driver's seat and steer his way to relationship bliss, well, that's moviegoing goals right there. That engine roar you hear is the sound of “Pillion” riding off with our hearts.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

5d

3.5/5

Maybe confronting for some but still a good look at a subculture rarely looked at on screen. The finale is a little bit of a let down but this is still a film that will stay with you.

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Jerry L

1d

Gorgeously shot and very well acted film.

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Larry R

3d

Pillion was beautifully written, and the acting was outstanding! I could feel the connection between Ray, and Collin, thanks to the amazing skills of Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling.

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Juandi

4d

I went in blind without even watching the trailer & wow, what a ride this is! Such a raw, well told story topped with great realistic acting. I couldn’t predict how the story was going to unfold scene to scene. I left the theater sort of heartbroken & couldn’t stop thinking about the layers this movie is packed with.

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Jason

5d

Intense. Surprisingly Funny. Insightful and riveting. One of a kind film.

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Michael

6d

I was sad the entire time. Could have been more joyful, but also maybe a thread of reality in terms of self-discovery in the dom/sub realm. Seemed cruel at times.

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RR

Mar 11

A beautiful, unflinching look at queer BDSM life. While it might not be for some (the faint-hearted), it is soulful enough to warrant consideration of anyone capable of empathetic, non-discriminatory understanding of joy in all relationships, and ultimately how fleeting and precious it is.

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Synopsis

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Director: Harry Lighton
Producer: Lee Groombridge, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Norton
Screenwriter: Harry Lighton
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Element Pictures, British Film Institute (BFI), BBC Film
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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