Pillion

A shy young man finds his place in the world as a submissive to a handsome biker, in Harry Lighton’s charming, sexy, tender and frequently hilarious debut.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Harry Lighton

  • With

    Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård

  • UK 2025. 106min

  • Courtesy of

    Picturehouse Entertainment

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    BBFC 18

Access screenings

Sunday 29 March 13:00
Descriptive Subtitles
Audio Description

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Introduction

Colin is a quiet, unassuming man with supportive parents, whose world is rocked when he enters a dom-sub relationship with towering, attractive biker Ray. Navigating his new role, he learns about its pleasures and pains, including those that come with love. In the process, he learns his own boundaries. Sensitively directed, with captivating performances, this is a moving and surprisingly funny film that you will gladly submit to.

Diana Cipriano

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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