I Swear
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.
Directed by Kirk Jones · Drama · History · 121 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Kirk Jones
Writer
Kirk Jones
Studio
Tempo Productions / One Story High
Release
2025-09-22
Runtime
121 min
Genres
Drama, History
Full Plot
John Davidson: diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, he struggled with a condition few people had witnessed.
Cast & Characters
John
Robert Aramayo
Dottie
Maxine Peake
Tommy
Peter Mullan
Heather
Shirley Henderson
Young John
Scott Ellis Watson
Chris
David Carlyle
David Davidson
Steven Cree
Murray Achenbach
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
young Murray
Jamie McAllistar
William Davidson
Ethan Stewart
Billy Dean
Paul Donnelly
Doctor Colin Hargreaves
Douglas Rankine
PC/Inspector MacCullen
Adam McNamara
James
Chris Dixon
Did You Know?
Robert Aramayo's casting as Davidson was revealed on 27 August 2024, and Peter Mullan's role was announced on 6 November.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 134 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
I Swear holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (407 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (8.2/10 on TMDb (407 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Swear's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
I Swear holds a 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is I Swear's IMDb rating?+
I Swear has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 37,223 votes.
What is I Swear's Metacritic score?+
I Swear has a Metascore of 73/100 on Metacritic.
Is I Swear good? What are critics saying?+
I Swear holds 8.2/10 on TMDb (407 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is I Swear?+
I Swear has a runtime of 121 min.
Who directed I Swear?+
I Swear was directed by Kirk Jones.
Where can I watch I Swear?+
I Swear is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, JustWatch TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "I SWEAR" consists of mixed reviews, with some praising Robert Aramayo's performance and others expressing disappointment over the lack of acting. Some reviewers, such as Kirk Jones' biographical drama writer-director, note that the film celebrates triumph over adversity despite its portrayal of Tourette Syndrome.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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 Bord…
CinemaSerf · 7/10They 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…
Brent Marchant · 10/10As 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\*\*,…
From the trailer's comments
“Tourette’s isn’t the problem, people not knowing about Tourette’s is the problem.” That’s brilliant.
@evomink · 1730 likesHim laying in the hospital hurt just crushed me.
@ridingthefrequencyrtf · 268 likesJohn is a good friend of mine. Has been for 30 years. One of the nicest, kindest most helpful people you could ever meet. Hoping this is a success for you Johnny boy.
@MarkSiosal · 3990 likesWhat a privilege it is to read all these heartfelt comments. I’m the production designer of this film and I’m so moved to see how its message is reaching the hearts of so many. SFM
@sabrinalinder3075 · 1552 likesJamie Foxx needs to see this film.
@Bexamina · 2390 likes"spunk for milk" in the middle of the court room is diabolical 😂🤣🤣
@maxtamburro2004 · 1563 likesWhen he says “I’m so tired” I know that feeling. At least he had people who loved and accepted and supported him. So many people with disabilities end up being abused by society and have no one.
@myindigoblues5796 · 745 likesthe actor just won the BAFTA for best actor...gotta see this film
@MM-ox5go · 460 likes
