Carl Roberts 
Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling star in writer-director Harry Lighton’s Pillion. Listen to Oliver Coates’ original soundtrack here.
Do You Give? That’s the tagline for the romantic comedy, Pillion. Harry Lighton wrote and directed the film, which hit UK cinemas on November 28th. It will premiere in the United States in February 2026. It is based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones. The film stars Harry Melling as a young gay man and Alexander Skarsgård as a biker gang leader who start a BDSM relationship. The original soundtrack to the film, composed by Oliver Coates, is now available. You can listen to the score here.
THE OFFICIAL TRAILER
THE PREMISE
A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
CREDITS
STARRING: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Harry Lighton
We saw the film at the BFI London Film Festival and enjoyed it. Our editor, Phil Roberts, had this to say about the film:
Harry Lighton’s #Pillion is a charming coming-of-age story with bags of edge. Harry Melling dazzles as the inexperienced youngster being dominated by the always reliable Alexander Skarsgård.
Slick, sexy, tender and often graphic, this film is a gem of British cinema.#LFF
I had this to say about the film:
#Pillion is a decent comedy drama that is stylishly told and woven.
Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling are wonderfully cast as dominant and submissive in their relationship.
It’s not for everyone, but it is entertaining and elegantly told.
#BFI #LFF #Londonfilmfestival @BBCFilms @Picturehousefilms @warnerbrosuk
To read my full review of the film, click here.
POSTERS
Pillion is currently in cinemas in the UK. It will be making its U.S. debut in February.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
