Pillion

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Pillion

R

Feb 2026

1h 46m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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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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Ty Burr

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5d

3.5/4

Writer-director Lighton, who adapted the script from Adam Mars-Jones' 2020 novel “Box Hill,” manages to make “Pillion” reasonably explicit, unreasonably funny and altogether charming – it’s a kink-fest you could take your grandmother to.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

Mar 23

A-

Pillion is a bold, bawdy film told through small looks and big feelings. It broke my heart and put it back together again.

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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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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

1d

4.5/5

Pillion is a hell of a film. It is laugh-out-loud funny, often. But also moving and insightful about everything from male loneliness and dysfunction, to grieving and heartbreak.

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Apr 16

This movie is full of humor, sexual humor, dark humor, and silly humor. The film is very easy to watch precisely because it was given the right amount of gags, situations, comments and comedic glances. [Full review in Spanish]

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

Apr 8

3.5/4

Consensual toxicity actually becomes something sweet, funny and enlightening through two very strong performances by Melling and Skarsgard.

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DL

4d

Outstanding movie. Poses interesting thought on psychological manipulation and its effect positive or negative on ones self-esteem... on any subject matter, not just the subject of this move. As always for me Alexander Skarsgrd performance is spot on. His character is easy to dislike, but one can find some empathy in learning why the character has that personality.

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Vicky

Apr 12

Pissed me off, but it slayed

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Gerry

Apr 8

I wanted to see Colin's redemption at the end of the movie. After his master leaves him, he falls back to a submissive role with his new friend. I guess some people can't change.

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Sam

Mar 22

fantastic film, my eyes were glued to the screen

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Jerry L

Mar 18

Gorgeously shot and very well acted film.

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Larry R

Mar 16

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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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
Rating: R (Strong Sexual Content|Language|Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2026
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)