Pillion Is the A24 Film Harry Lighton Made for Himself

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Colin and Ray stand side by side at a warmly lit bar decorated with string lights, both looking ahead in silence.

Harry Lighton had one condition before he would direct Pillion: every intimate scene had to be written into the script in full, before any actor or crew member signed on. Everyone who joined the production knew exactly what they were committing to.

A24 released it unrated in the US so the film could stay uncut. Lighton said panning away from explicit content would feel like casting judgment on it.

The budget was £814,000. The film premiered at Cannes and ended up with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

People on Backlot are watching it. It's on Max.

Quick Facts

Pillion Is the A24 Film Harry Lighton Made for Himself

DirectorHarry Lighton

CastHarry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Lesley Sharp, Douglas Hodge, Jake Shears

GenreRomance, Drama, Comedy

Release2025-11-28

Runtime107 min

Rated6.4/10

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Harry Lighton's debut Pillion hit 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, A24 released it unrated, and it's streaming on Max right now. #Pillion #Backlot

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Harry Lighton wrote every intimate scene into the script before anyone signed on to make Pillion. A24 released it unrated. 99% on RT. It's on Max. #Pillion #Backlot