Our take
Pillion is an adults-only A24 romantic dramedy about a submissive man and a dominant biker. Theatrical prints were unrated; home video carries an R for strong sexual content and graphic nudity. Expect explicit BDSM sex, full-frontal nudity, and frank kink talk. Not appropriate for teens despite the rom-com label
Uplifting themes
Communication, curiosity, and tender connection within kink
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Strong language in adult relationship scenes
Strong language in adult relationship scenes
Sex / nudity Explicit BDSM sex, oral sex, and full-frontal nudity throughout
Explicit BDSM sex, oral sex, and full-frontal nudity throughout
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Emotional vulnerability more than horror
Emotional vulnerability more than horror
Self-harm / suicide Breathplay and kink edge-play referenced in the BDSM context
Breathplay and kink edge-play referenced in the BDSM context
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Colin explores a submissive identity. How do people find healthy boundaries?
- The film mixes comedy with explicit sex. Why might ratings differ by cut?