I Swear

2025 • 121 min • R

“I blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout.”

★ 8.3 / 10 (224 votes)

Drama History

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

I Swear is a 2025 drama, history film directed by Kirk Jones. With a runtime of 121 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 224 votes on TMDB. The film stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson, Scott Ellis Watson among its cast of 60 credited actors.

Cast

Robert Aramayo

as John

Maxine Peake

as Dottie

Peter Mullan

as Tommy

Shirley Henderson

as Heather

Scott Ellis Watson

as Young John

David Carlyle

as Chris

Francesco Piacentini-Smith

as Murray

Somerled Campbell

as Palace Official

Michael Dylan

as Butler

Christina Ashford

as The Queen

Sanjeev Kohli

as Kenny

Steven Cree

as David

Ethan Stewart

as William (10)

Isla Mercer

as Caroline (7)

Catriona McArthur

as Sharon (13)

Paul Donnelly

as Billie Dean / Attacker Under Bridge

Ron Donachie

as Headmaster Donald Watkins

Jamie McAllister

as Young Murray (12)

Abigail Noon

as Kerry (12)

Ella Victoria Robb

as Teacher

Crew