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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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

3d

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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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Feb 12

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

Feb 10

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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Sarah Ksiazek

The MacGuffin

6h

B

While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Pillion brings forth an examination of a relationship where love isn’t supposed to factor in, but it somehow finds a way.

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

1d

A-

As a debut feature, Pillion couldn’t have been better.

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Alex Bentley

CultureMap

1d

Pillion operates at a storytelling level that is difficult to achieve. Many people will not fully understand the film’s central relationship, but the way it is showcased by Lighton makes it compelling, gut-wrenching, and sexy.

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Peeta

4h

Queer S&M/Master-Sub Movie. Phenomenally filmed with a great cast and realistic story

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Randy R

7h

Fantastic performances!

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Pamela

1d

Heartwarming, heartbreaking and real. The actors did a wonderful job and had great chemistry.

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Angel

1d

LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! I need more !

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AUK

1d

In the end, Pillion is a compelling and unsettling look at the dynamics of control and submission within a relationship if it can even be called one. Its challenging, uncomfortable, and thought-provoking, and while it may not be for everyone, it leaves a lasting impression long after the credits roll.

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ChrisMar

1d

is it love or lust 🤔 or both

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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)