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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A deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

1d

3.5/4

As real-life Tourette’s activist John Davidson, Robert Aramayo gives an astonishing performance that hits you like a shot in the heart.

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

2d

3.5/4

Seeing him walk quietly through the campus and have the kind, unforced, casual conversation we take for granted is very moving.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

2d

'I Swear' is the real deal, that rare biopic that doesn’t just tell a real human being’s story — or worse, give you the superficial, reassuring gist — but invites you into it.

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Michael Ward

Should I See It

1d

4/5

Aramayo captures a depth of performance here that is staggering.

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John Urbancich

JMuvies

1d

3.5/5

I swear going to the movies to watch the likes of Aramayo, as well as Maxine Peake and Peter Mullan, the latter pair supporting as the world's two most delightful people, wouldn't hurt, either.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

1d

5/5

A brilliantly written and performed biopic that not only entertains but educates. This is one of the best films that you will see this year.

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Yvonne

1h

Incredible story with amazing actors

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Nicole L

1h

Such a great movie. Acting was phenomenal.

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Lena B

5h

I love a good true story!

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Christina H

11h

Absolutely brilliant movie. Bring Kleenex, heart wrenching true story about living with Tourettes syndrome. A must watch.

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anne

11h

I definitely give "I Swear" two thumbs up and a must-see. Both actors who played John were wonderful. Definitely heartbreaking at times knowing it's a true story.

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John

12h

Amazing Film. Will help other people with similar conditions like OCD. Very similar in many ways without verbal outbursts.

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Robert Aramayo

John Davidson

Peter Mullan

Tommy Trotter

Maxine Peake

Dottie Achenbach

Shirley Henderson

Heather Davidson

Scott Ellis Watson

Young John Davidson

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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, Kirk Jones
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Tempo Productions, One Story High
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)