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• Comedy
• Drama

• 2025
• Harry Lighton
• 106 mins
• 18

Summary

Romantic comedy drama starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård. Colin, a meek 30-something parking inspector who lives with his parents, encounters the tall, handsome and enigmatic Ray. They begin a sexual relationship based around a strict dom/sub power dynamic, but as time goes by the ever-obliging Colin yearns for more tenderness from his leather-clad master.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

James Mottram

A nerdy young man finds his mojo in this racy, charming and hilariously funny British gem. Colin Smith (Harry Melling) is a parking attendant locked in a humdrum life until, one day, he's picked up in a pub by enigmatic biker Ray (Alexander Skarsgård). After an unusual first date on Christmas Day, Colin is bewitched by this leather jacket-wearing hunk, and soon finds himself in an S&M relationship with the dominant, mysterious Ray. With its titular double meaning - slang in the niche world of BDSM-practising bikers, meaning those who take the submissive role - the film may prove a little too outré for certain viewers. However, British writer/director Harry Lighton finds humour and sweetness in the premise, leaning into the sexual dynamics on show without ever kink-shaming its participants. Melling and Skarsgård are wonderfully cast, especially Melling, who convincingly goes from dowdy and downtrodden to confident and cool. Seasoned with a dash of Mike Leigh-style suburban angst, Pillion will truly tickle your fancy.

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6.9/10

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Credits

Cast

rolenameColinHarry MellingRayAlexander SkarsgårdPeteDouglas HodgePeggyLesley Sharp

Crew

rolenameDirectorHarry Lighton

Details

Theatrical distributor

Picturehouse

Released on

2025-11-28

Languages

English

Guidance

Swearing, sex scenes, nudity

Formats

Colour

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