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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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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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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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

19h

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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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

2d

Written and directed by Harry Lighton, ["Pillion"] hits its odd-couple, Brit-com beats with a joyous sensibility. And yet, it doesn’t compromise on the emotional journey of its protagonist ...

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

3d

3.5/4

It’s a movie that, for an audience who can meet it halfway, delivers a poignant romance under that rough exterior.

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Gerry

1d

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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Juandi

Mar 14

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

Mar 14

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

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Douglas Hodge

Pete

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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)

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