description Pillion Overview
Pillion is a 2025 drama focusing on a shy gay man and a mysterious biker who form a BDSM connection. Based on Adam Mars-Jones’ novel, the film was written and directed by Harry Lighton and stars Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård. It explores an unconventional romantic dynamic.
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info Pillion Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2025 |
help Pillion FAQ
Which characters do Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård play in Pillion?
Harry Melling plays Colin, a shy traffic warden who sings in a barbershop quartet, while Alexander Skarsgård plays the dominant biker Ray. Their relationship develops after Ray invites Colin into a structured dominant-submissive arrangement.
Which novel is Pillion based on?
Harry Lighton's screenplay adapts Box Hill, Adam Mars-Jones's 2020 novel. The film retains the central relationship between an inexperienced younger man and a commanding member of a gay biker community.
Is Pillion a serious BDSM drama or a comedy?
It mixes explicit BDSM material with romance, awkward comedy, and questions about control and emotional independence. That tonal combination distinguishes it from a straightforward erotic thriller.
Where did Pillion premiere, and who distributed it?
Pillion premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard program. Picturehouse handled the UK release, while A24 acquired US distribution.
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