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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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

2d

4/5

Onscreen, Lighton explores the imbalance between the two and gently leads the audience with sympathy and empathy to a perfect resolution that asks both to face their own dysfunction.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

4d

4/4

It’s a mature and thought-provoking film about learning to love and embrace your kinky self before committing to someone else.

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

4d

Even the most Netflix-gagged romcom fan will realize that Lighton’s film is exactly the shot in the arm the genre needed. May we all live so happily ever after.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

6h

a funny film that does not shy away from being uncomfortable and a bit of a romantic tease.

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Ayelet Dekel

Midnight East

11h

Melling delivers a riveting performance as Colin, his gaze reflecting the awe and adoration he feels as he looks at the physically imposing Ray, who towers over him.

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Gary M. Kramer

Philadelphia Gay News

1d

"Pillion" is a beguiling character study that does not sensationalize its difficult subject matter. Instead, the film packs an unexpected emotional wallop.

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Ron M

16h

I guess it’s appealing to the BDSM subculture. It had zero appeal for me.

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TJ

18h

Great acting. Very empathetic examination of a different lifestyle.

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Ilka P

23h

Subversively charming coming of age story featuring many pale bums.

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Arnold

1d

I liked the actors in the movie. However, at times the plot and dialogue were slow and flat. There

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jo

4d

Sweet, compelling love story. A study of the gay leather community told with humor and honesty. Brilliantly funny!

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Vincent S

5d

Sexy, interesting, and hilariously funny

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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, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)