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Pillion

2025 1 h 47 min Melodrama · Drama · Comedy

A timid road inspector’s routine is upended when he becomes the submissive of a confident biker gang leader, in a drama that won the Un Certain Regard screenplay prize at Cannes.

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About the film

What it’s about

Colin, a shy road inspector still living with his parents, has no idea what he wants from life. When he meets Ray, a self-assured biker gang leader, Ray makes him his submissive, challenging Colin's mundane existence and pushing him toward personal growth through their unconventional dynamic.

What hooks you

Harry Lighton’s debut feature won the Un Certain Regard screenplay award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Caméra d’Or. Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård lead the cast as Colin and Ray, with Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp, and Jake Shears in supporting roles. The film also received a special mention for the Palm Dog award.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like black comedy with a thoughtful edge, stories of self-discovery through unconventional relationships, and character-driven dramas about breaking free from routine.

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Technical details
Countries
United Kingdom, Ireland
Year
2025
Genres
Melodrama, Drama, Comedy
Running time
1h 47min
Age rating
NR+
MPAA
NR
World premiere
May 18, 2025
Box office (world)$1,779,357

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 307 votes
6.8 /10
IMDb
6.913,000
Kinopoisk
6.64,270
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Creative team

All 13
Screenplay Harry Lighton
Starring
  1. 01 Harry Melling Colin
  2. 02 Alexander Skarsgård Ray
  3. 03 Douglas Hodge Pete
  4. 04 Brian Martin Colton
  5. 05 Lesley Sharp Peggy
  6. 06 Jake Shears Kevin
  7. 07 Mat Hill Steve
  8. 08 Paul Tallis Featured Biker and Pillion / Puppy
  9. 09 Nick Figgis Don
  10. 10 Anthony Welsh Actor
  11. 11 Zoe Engerer Don's Wife
  12. 12 Jake Sharp Chigs

Awards and nominations

2 wins 1 nomination

All
  1. 2 wins Cannes Film Festival 2025 · 1 nomination
Top wins
  1. Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard - Best Screenplay Harry Lighton Cannes Film Festival · 2025
  2. Palm Dog Award - Special Mention Cannes Film Festival · 2025

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