I Swear
Directed by Kirk JonesDiagnosed 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.
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- Robert OHara4d agoI'm off my meds and ready to party, I'm sure nothing bad will happen.
- jamiemat475d agome like
- David GormleyNovember 30, 2025F#cking c!nt of a movie. So good i could Spu%nk on a jellyfish.
- Michael McCray7d agoBest movie I have seen in a while I highly recommend this movie!!
- Tony HolmesJanuary 11, 2026Best film I have seen in a long time, made me laugh, cry and taught me a lot about torrents. Highly recommend
- albin fredrikssonApril 13, 2026One of last years best film! Think about watching it? You can thank me later.
- Marcos Gonzalez-FlowerJanuary 31, 2026Heart warming with outstanding performance 👏 moves your soul
- westfielderApril 10, 2026One of the best films ever. Funny, sad, inspiring, wonderful, educational. Everyone should see this.
- Michael HarrisonJanuary 4, 2026A hard hitting story which I feel like everyone should watch. Very funny but also very heartwarming. Gutted I missed this in the Cinema.
- f00fighterMarch 14, 2026This film is an absolutely must see! Very well done and based on true events.
- rachelh815April 5, 2026Brilliant film, very moving.
- gosso85March 25, 2026I Swear you will enjoy this one!
- rg9400March 24, 2026I Swear shines a spotlight on Tourette Syndrome, something I feel that I personally had not been exposed to or taught about at all. In that way, this movie felt unique compared to others in the genre that also focus on a character dealing with a disability. I actually felt like I was learning about it, not just from the perspective of a character who is struggling with it but also from the perspective of understanding those who have it. I truly believe that I would have been like one of the many characters in this movie who was offended by Davidson had I not watched it. In that way, the movie actually feels like the truest form of advocacy, and I really appreciate the fact that Kirk Jones decided to focus on this topic. Robert Aramayo does a fantastic job, not because of his physicality in capturing the tics but rather because of how he is able to really showcase the interiority of John Davidson, his emotional state, that is not always in line with the words and expressions that are being showcased. His body movements, voice, and eyes are sometimes all working in completely different directions, and his performance is really impressive when you think about that. With that said, I don't think this movie is perfect. I always look at movies like this and ask if they manage to do something more than just selecting an important topic. With this movie, I sometimes was left wondering if the actual filmmaking itself elevated the movie beyond its subject matter or central performance. The camerawork and directing is just in the background, often not doing much. I think that can be fine, but it also makes the movie feel less memorable. I do think the movie does a good job in building the emotional relationships between John and Dottie and Tommy, showcasing the impact of kindness. That aspect led to some heartfelt scenes that I do think made an impression. I just wish we got more into why John becomes the man he is at the end of the movie in terms of him discovering his true purpose. I feel the movie rushed that revelation a bit. Overall, I think this movie is an important watch, grounded by a strong performance. I just think it doesn't necessarily go beyond that though.
- PaoloFrancescoApril 3, 2026incredibly powerful and moving story.
- SpoonsApril 2, 2026A sincere and quietly powerful true story, I Swear shines through its central performance and message, even if it never quite becomes gripping cinema. More admirable than entertaining… but still worth your time.
I Swear Trivia
I Swear was released on October 10, 2025.
I Swear was directed by Kirk Jones.
I Swear has a runtime of 2h 1m.
I Swear was produced by Kirk Jones, Piers Tempest, Georgia Bayliff.
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.
The key characters in I Swear are John (Robert Aramayo), Dottie (Maxine Peake), Tommy (Peter Mullan).
I Swear is rated R.
I Swear is a Comedy, Drama, History film.
I Swear had a budget of $6M.
I Swear has made $8.7M at the box office.