Pillion

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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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Adam Graham

Detroit News

3d

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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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Feb 18

3/5

Films have taken me to some strange corners of the world but I’ve never felt quite as disoriented as I did while watching Pillion.

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Margot Harrison

Seven Days (VT)

1d

4/5

While the cringe is strong (and deliberate) in many scenes of Pillion, Lighton makes it clear that kink isn’t an embarrassing detour for Colin — it’s how he comes to know himself. For him, in a very real sense, submission becomes empowering.

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Yasmin Kleinbart

InBetweenDrafts

1d

8/10

Leighton’s film is an optimistic coming-of-age film about a man discovering his wants and needs in romance.

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Paula Hernandez Platero

Cinemanía (Spain)

1d

4/5

It manages to stir the viewer and ultimately breaks their heart. [Full review in Spanish]

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Cary

1h

Must see if youre interested in a fascinating story of being human!

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Brent

1d

FUCKING BRILLIANT! I mean this is made for Everyone! My mom 64 was so in love with this film. I couldn’t believe how excepting of this world she was. Just so much growth. The two lead performances COULD NOT BE BETTER! Again another film from A24 that inspires & teaches & explains. This film made me so proud to be a fluid man! This is the film YOU SIT DOWN WITH YOUR PARENTS & WATCH! It opens there brains so much. & the acting & writing of this film leaves you feeling Strong!

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customer

1d

The film left me wanting more. I wanted to know more about each characters backstory. I thought it would have been more beneficial for the audience if they openly talked about their relationship. Someone unfamiliar with the topic would have very negative views and misconstrue the beauty. Not every love story looks the same. I also wasnt a big fan of the ending.

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frankie

1d

it's a very realistic movie

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Terry B

1d

I really enjoyed this movie. It was a great exploration of an unusual relationship. It brought back memories of my own experiences as a young man discovering my own place in the bdsm dynamic. It was more focused on the emotional intensity than the physical acts. This movie is not for everyone but it is extremely well done for its target audience.

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I love movies

2d

THE CHEWING. Goodness

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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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