I Swear (2025)
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.
Director: Kirk Jones
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: September 22, 2025
Cast
- Robert Aramayo - John Davidson
- Maxine Peake - Dottie Achenbach
- Shirley Henderson - Heather Davidson
- Peter Mullan - Tommy Trotter
- Scott Ellis Watson - Young John Davidson
- Sanjeev Kohli - Shopkeeper
- Ron Donachie - Headmaster
- Steven Cree - David Davidson
- Paul Donnelly - Billy Dean
- Douglas Rankine - Doctor Colin Hargreaves
Screenplay
Music: Stephen Rennicks
Cinematography: James Blann
Editing: Sam Sneade
Production: One Story High, Tempo Productions, Bankside Films
Country: United Kingdom, Ireland
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
scotland, biography, based on true story, tourette syndrome, 1980s, 1990s, triumph over adversity, based on real person
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed I Swear?
- I Swear was directed by Kirk Jones.
- Who stars in I Swear?
- I Swear stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan, Scott Ellis Watson, Sanjeev Kohli.
- How long is I Swear?
- I Swear has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is I Swear?
- I Swear is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of I Swear?
- I Swear had a budget of $4M.
- How much did I Swear gross?
- I Swear grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was I Swear produced?
- I Swear was produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.
- What are the themes of I Swear?
- The themes of I Swear include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.