I blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout.
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
I Swear (2025) is a drama and history film directed by Kirk Jones, released on September 22, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan and Shirley Henderson. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 546 ratings.
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Robert Aramayo
as John
Maxine Peake
as Dottie
Peter Mullan
as Tommy
Shirley Henderson
as Heather
Scott Ellis Watson
as Young John
David Carlyle
as Chris
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
as Murray
Somerled Campbell
as Palace Official
Michael Dylan
as Butler
Christina Ashford
as The Queen
Sanjeev Kohli
as Kenny
Steven Cree
as David
Directed by Kirk Jones, written by Kirk Jones, produced by Kirk Jones, Piers Tempest and Georgia Bayliff.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 546 ratings.
I suppose there are bound to be some questions about whether or not this is acting or mimicry, but there’s no denying that the performance here from Robert Aramayo is truly engaging to watch. John Davidson is a confident and friendly young man from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders who might have a promising goalkeeping career looming until, at the age of 14, he develops an involuntary tic. This is swiftly…
Reviewed on October 15, 2025
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, because you just might be surprised by what’s inside. The same, of course, can be said for people, and that’s especially true when it comes to individuals with the rare and unusual condition known as Tourette Syndrome. And that’s precisely the point driven home by this excellent new fact-based comedy-drama from writer-director Kirk Jones. For those unfamiliar with…
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
As a biographical disability drama, writer-director Kirk Jones' I SWEAR joins the pantheon of cinematic gems that celebrate triumph over adversity. Films like **MY LEFT FOOT**, **SHINE**, **THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING**, and **A BEAUTIFUL MIND** may follow a familiar narrative\*\*, but in a cynical and darkening time, they continue to offer something vital: hope.\*\* **I SWEAR** tells the true story of John Davidson…
Reviewed on July 29, 2026
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I Swear (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of I Swear (2025) includes Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson and Scott Ellis Watson. The film was directed by Kirk Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
I Swear was released on September 22, 2025 and runs for 2h 1m.
I Swear (2025) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 546 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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