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 followed…
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.
Top Cast
Robert Aramayo
John
Maxine Peake
Dottie
Peter Mullan
Tommy
Shirley Henderson
Heather
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John
David Carlyle
Chris
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
Murray
Somerled Campbell
Palace Official
Michael Dylan
Butler
Christina Ashford
The Queen
Sanjeev Kohli
Kenny
Steven Cree
David
Ethan Stewart
William (10)
Isla Mercer
Caroline (7)
Catriona McArthur
Sharon (13)
Paul Donnelly
Billie Dean / Attacker Under Bridge
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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…
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…
FAQ about I Swear
What is I Swear about?
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.
When was I Swear released?
I Swear was released in 2025.
What genres does I Swear belong to?
I Swear is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in I Swear?
The cast of I Swear includes Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson, Scott Ellis Watson.