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Pillion

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2025 | 107 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Darkly funny, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin’s mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard – Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award and 1 DGA Award. Plus 13 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $7 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 2.0 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harry Lighton

  • Harry MellingColin
  • Alexander SkarsgårdRay
  • Lesley SharpPeggy
  • Douglas HodgePete
  • Jake ShearsKevin
  • Mat HillSteve
  • Nick FiggisDon
  • Zoe EngererDon's Wife
  • Jake SharpChigs
  • Jacob CarterCousin Roy