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I Swear

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Scottish setting, true life story of John Davidson. Diagnosed with Tourette's at 15, targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult, he finds his life's purpose and accepted his MBE from the Queen in 2019.

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Philip De Semlyen Time Out Empathetic, funny and myth-busting, it gives you permission to laugh at the situation while feeling only compassion for the man. Rated: 4/5 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review John Nugent Empire Magazine Just lovely. Tourette syndrome has not been afforded its cinematic dues, but what an affable, funny character to explore it with in John Davidson -- and what a performance from Robert Aramayo. Rated: 4/5 Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Catherine Bray Variety The film wrestles enthusiastically and mostly successfully with the potential pitfalls of making a funny yet respectful project about a condition that sometimes lends itself to laughter, even as it wreaks havoc with Davidson’s life in serious ways. Sep 8, 2025 Full Review William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews I Swear follows John Davidson and his inspirational story of growing up with Tourette’s when it was widely unidentifiable. Rated: 4/5 Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Lauren Bradshaw Fangirl Freakout I Swear is an entertaining, heartfelt, and downright funny biopic that highlights the humanity in dealing with Tourette Syndrome. Rated: B- Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Deftly deploys more sophisticated language to see certain conditions differently than the past. Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kirk Jones

Director

Robert Aramayo

Actor

Peter Mullan

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Maxine Peake

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Shirley Henderson

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Scott Ellis Watson

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Movie Info

Synopsis Scottish setting, true life story of John Davidson. Diagnosed with Tourette's at 15, targeted as 'insane' by his peers, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette's as an adult, he finds his life's purpose and accepted his MBE from the Queen in 2019.
Director
Kirk Jones
Producer
Piers Tempest, Kirk Jones, Georgia Bayliff
Screenwriter
Kirk Jones
Production Co
Tempo Productions, One Story High
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 1m