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I Swear

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Directed by Kirk Jones

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. From TMDB

59 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Oct 13, 2026 · last updated Oct 14, 2026 · How this works

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 137 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "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." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 based on 27 critics, which the site labels as "generally favorable" reviews. At its premiere in September 2025, I Swear earned positive reviews for its humane tone and standout performance. Variety praised Aramayo's turn as "flawless" and described the…

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  • ✨Zelly✨ @hazelcakes.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    LILLY PUT ME IN YOUR MOVIE I CAN ACT I SWEAR

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  • 🌸MurmurLilies🌸 @murmurlilies.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 10, 2025

    I'm actually rewatching Fellowship right now and I SWEAR TO GOD this post showed up on my feed at almost the exact moment it happened in the movie. there is truly no escape from Scary Bilbo

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  • Mrs PJ Haverstock @mrspjhaverstock.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS FILM! I watched it last night and it was so, so good. I cried from both poignancy and laughter (some parts were hilarious)! #ISwear #JustWatched #FilmSky

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  • Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.comBluesky · Feb 22, 2026

    Delighted to see I Swear winning awards at the Baftas - it's a brilliant and important film with great performances and I hope this encourages even more people to see it.

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  • Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.comBluesky · Jan 23, 2026

    “I Swear” is a beautiful film anchored by an extraordinary lead performance from Robert Aramayo. He disappears into the role completely. Heartfelt, moving and also very funny - I hope it wins lots of awards.

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  • Brand_E⁷- Bigfoot ARMY @witchywiffle.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2026

    At least two so far. I watched 'I Swear' the movie based on his life. Was honestly a great film and made me understand a bit better what folks with tourettes have to go through.

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  • Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 28, 2025

    The film “I Swear” is one of the best movies I’ve seen in the last several years. Funny, but above all, *extremely* moving. The world would be a better place if more people saw it. (And Robert Aramayo deserves an Oscar.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWq...

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  • 🦂 Scorpiono (10/24) ♏: GO DREAM!! 😃🍿🏀 @scorpiono.blacksky.appBluesky · Feb 24, 2026

    It was done as a strategic promotional moment to make ppl go see, 'I Swear.' That's the only explanation. They did it on purpose as a marketing ploy to associate the 'I Swear' movie to 'Sinners.' They knew exactly what they were doing.

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  • Wootmaster @wootmaster.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 28, 2025

    FIND ANOTHER SHOT FROM THIS MOVIE I SWEAR TO GOD

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  • Dan @golazodan.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2026

    Big recommendation for I Swear, what a brilliant film.

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  • LuLuYam➡️ LLY LIVE 🪳🌷 @luluyam.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2026

    If Fox McCloud being in the new Mario movie ends up being an April Fools prank I SWEAR to God...

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  • J @justj1974.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 14, 2026

    WHAT a movie. Do yourself a favour - get your eyeballs on I Swear. It's astonishingly good.

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  • Rupert Rivett @rupertrivett.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2025

    Robert Aramayo is brilliant in I Swear, & I’m starting to think any film with Maxine Peake is destined for greatness. It’s moving, entertaining and a real eye-opener — if you can see through the tears. #Swear #Cinema SWEAR - Official youtu.be/oeWqQN3snCU?... via @YouTube

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  • cornish person girl @gemma.transwrites.worldBluesky · Feb 24, 2026

    I just don't agree with this at all lol. and, rather ironically, the film Davidson was there in support of "I SWEAR" literally has a scene about near enough this exact thing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN1y...

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  • Merrydholl @maryeilmicdom.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2026

    I managed to watch I Swear over the last couple of days. What a powerful film and what an utterly exhausting condition Tourettes Syndrome is.

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  • Mae @chenfordlovr.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2024

    I SWEAR THESE TWO SHARE ONE BRAIN CELL WHEN THEY FILM TOGETHER😭

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  • Pazuzus fathers brothers nephews cousins former roommate @mark-80.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 3, 2025

    #NowWatching I Swear (2025) Dir: Kirk Jones #Movies #Film #MovieSky #FilmSky

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  • Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 7, 2025

    I have just watched the film 'I Swear' and can highly recommend it.

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  • The Rings of Power Tea ☕️ @teawithtrop.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 10, 2025

    Rob Aramayo, who plays Elrond in The Rings of Power, stars in a new film called ‘I Swear’ — watch the trailer below! (Contains adult language!) #TheRingsofPower #RobertAramayo youtu.be/oeWqQN3snCU

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  • Picture This Scotland @74frankfurt.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    Movies of Scotland: I Swear (2025). Biographical comedy-drama directed by Kirk Jones. The film chronicles the true life story of John Davidson (played by Robert Aramayo), a Galashiels man living with severe Tourette syndrome and coprolalia (involuntary swearing).

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  • Blaine @blaine.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2026

    I highly recommend watching "I Swear"; it's a remarkable film, and I think would change your mind on this.

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  • Alex @alex4nd3r.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 16, 2026

    I Swear - what a beautifully wholesome movie. Ye cunt ye. 💚

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  • elviralor13 @elviralor13.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 29, 2026

    PINK CLOUDING WILL BE IN THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY MOVIE I SWEAR TO YOU

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  • LeftPeggers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇵🇸 @leftpeggers.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    I Swear that more people need to watch the actual film I Swear…

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  • DeeEm @deeemceeem.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 22, 2026

    Share the last movie you watched I Swear

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  • Yendor @yendormad.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    “I Swear”. He was there because it was a film about him.

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  • Dean Robertson @dean-robertson.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    The movie is I Swear, the film about Tourrettes sufferers.

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  • Kieron ☘️ @kieronocall.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 28, 2026

    Just watched “I Swear” Absolutely incredible film. You’re welcome 👍🏽

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  • Sky Starborn Kastellara @skylarstarborn.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 11, 2026

    GO SEE THIS FUCKING MOVIE WHEN IT COMES OUT OR I SWEAR TO THE GODS I WILL FIND YOU AND PISS ON YOUR PILLOW, TIE YOU UP, THEN MAKE YOU WATCH THIS MASTERPIECE.

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  • Si Hart @sihart.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2026

    Tonight's film: I Swear

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  • 🖤🦇Ali | working on comms & taking a short break!!!🦇🖤 @xxnashiraxx.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    DUDE!!!! ITS EVIL I SWEAR my dad used to show me pictures of Falkor to scare me ON PURPOSE throughout my life, I hate the movie so much 😭😭 Just having this gif on my profile is giving me flashbacks 😭🤣

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  • Nora @benevolent9.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    I just watched an am, informative and touching film on Netflix “I Swear”. It’s about Tourette’s Syndrome and I highly recommend. It will touch your heart strings!!!

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  • Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.comBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    SUPERMAN II is a 1980 film that was releaed in the US in 1981. I SWEAR was released in 2025, and is a 2026 US release. It really isn't the impossible nightmare that IMDb makes it.

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  • The Markrooms @themarckoguy.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    Finally caught up with I Swear. Wonderful film.

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  • EdgeDrive📄 || CHRONO GEAR: WARDEN OF TIME OUT NOW @edgedrive.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Also the Chicken Pot Pie Machine from Chicken Run, I SWEAR to you I have avoided watching that movie since I was a toddler because of that scene

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  • Imported_Sylk @beanbags7.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    We spent, I SWEAR, an hour looking for a movie last night. Between like 3 diff streaming platforms. We finally just turned something on to watch us fall asleep 2 minutes later. I ain’t got time for that!! It was either, “seen it” or “that looks trash”.

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  • Kim Bülow Bonfils @bonfils.comBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    "... from heartbreaking struggle to life-affirming redemption without resorting to sentimentality anywhere along the way." My review of "I Swear": letterboxd.com/bonfils/film...

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  • GeekeryNZ @geekerynz.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    I Swear is funny, heartbreaking and at times brutally difficult to watch. But it’s also an incredibly important film about empathy and understanding. Here’s my review 👇 geekerynz.blogspot.com/2026/09/i-sw...

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  • Dave Pentecost @davepentecost.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2026

    The song has popped up repeatedly on this trip: In the in-flight movie “I Swear” In today’s tour of of The Little Museum, Dublin (sung by our guide) In today’s NY Times “The Amplifier” highlighting live Carnegie Hall performances And it gets to me every time. m.youtube.com/watch?v=-4fd...

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  • April Showers @bringmayflowers.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2026

    Who thE FUCK CAST THIS MOVIE I SWEAR TO GOD

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  • Saul @saulj.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    fav movies of the year so far in no order: No Other Choice, Chronology of Water, Digger, Hope, Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, Gail Daughtry & the Celebrity Sex Pass, I Swear, Alpha, It Was Just An Accident, Carolina Caroline, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

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  • The Don Khan @mhkhan7.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    How do you categorize the year for a movie that is released in a different year from the US like Superman II or more recently, I Swear?

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  • The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Award-winning film I Swear, which tells the story of Scottish Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson MBE , has emerged as the frontrunner at this year's BAFTA Scotland Awards after picking up seven nominations www.heraldscotland.com/news/2659701... 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘐𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵/𝘗𝘈 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦/𝘗𝘈 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴

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  • The Fixate & Binge Podcast, w/ Joe Curdy @fixateandbingepodcastTMDB reviews · Jul 29, 2026

    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 (the younger played by Scott Ellis Watson, the older by Robert Aramayo), growing up in Galashiels,…

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  • Mackans Film @mackansfilmMastodon · Jun 17, 2026

    I Swear (2025) is NOW REVIEWED and available on #mackansfilm | #ISwear #JohnDavidson #KirkJones #TourettesSyndrome #RobertAramayo https://mackansfilm.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/i-swear-2025/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · May 8, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #ISwear #Aftersun #Oppenheimer 10 Movies From the 2020s That Are Officially Certified Masterpieces http://dlvr.it/TSRJS6

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  • Brent Marchant @Brent_MarchantTMDB reviews · May 4, 2026

    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 Tourette, it’s a condition in which those affected exhibit potentially offensive…

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  • Variety [Unofficial] @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 24, 2026

    ‘I Swear’ Director on Selling His House to Make the Tourette’s Biopic, Robert Aramayo’s Instant Classic BAFTAs Speech and That N-Word Scandal: ‘The Irony Is, That’s Why We Made the Film’ https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/i-swear-director-robert-aramayo-bafta-speech-n-word-scandal-1236728820/

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Apr 24, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Exclusives #ISwear #RobertAramayo #MaxinePeake Robert Aramayo Reveals What He Relied on Most for His Flawless ‘I Swear’ Performance http://dlvr.it/TSCJCN

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  • IndieWire [Unofficial] @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 23, 2026

    ‘I Swear’ Review: Robert Aramayo Brings a Star-Making Performance to the Story of a Real-Life Hero https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/i-swear-film-review-john-davidson-tourettes-1235148753/

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  • Last One to Leave @LastOneToLeaveMastodon · Apr 22, 2026

    This week on FanBolt I preview new movies coming out including the Michael Jackson bio pic #MichaelMovie, the award-winning #ISwear, Anne Hathaway in #MotherMary and #Apex starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton https://www.fanbolt.com/173083/a-look-at-new-movies-coming-out-this-week-michael-i-swear-and-more/

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  • Daniel Wengelin #NAFO 🇸🇪 @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 5, 2026

    I SWEAR .... is a fantastic Scottish movie about Tourette's syndrome - tears from laughing - tears from crying - get your ass over to the movie and see it! #ISWEAR

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  • Moviz Ark @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 28, 2026

    'I Swear' Trailer Teases the Acclaimed Biopic of the Pioneering Tourette Syndrome Activist!! Check It Out!! #ISwear, #RobertAramayo, #MaxinePeake, #ShirleyHenderson, #PeterMullan, #ScottEllisWatson https://movizark.com/2026/03/28/i-swear-trailer-teases-the-acclaimed-biopic-of-the-pioneering-tourette-syndrome-activist-check-it-out/

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  • Jax UK @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 14, 2026

    So #iswear 'I Swear' is under the comedy section on netflix. I'm 25 minutes in and it is NOT funny. It's brilliant, but not funny. It's heartbreaking and I'm having to take a break because I'm sobbing. Is this netflix being arseholes thinking tourettes is funny or does it get easier/funny? No spoilers please. Loving the honest and brutal portrayal so far of how ND kids were treated in the 80's.

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  • Matt @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 14, 2026

    We've just watched I Swear (about John and his Tourettes) and it's been really emotional. Told my wife I'd seen a documentary about Tourettes when I was a kid. Genuinely surprised to learn he was in that documentary. Get. It. Watched! #ISwear #Tourettes

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  • IndieWire [Unofficial] @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 5, 2026

    ‘I Swear’ Trailer: John Davidson’s True Life Story Is Finally Coming to America https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/i-swear-trailer-john-davidson-true-story-tourette-syndrome-1235182505/

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  • SaltiredPopcorn @[email protected]Mastodon · Mar 1, 2026

    Dave brought some Rothrock to the podcast this week. I, absolutely coincidentally (considering the news frenzy of the past week), picked the fantastic I Swear. UK people should watch I Swear ASAP. American friends, it is heading your way soon, and I implore you to check it out. You won't be disappointed. Here we are - https://raidersofthepodcast.blogspot.com/2026/03/back-with-another-of-those-rothrocking.html We're also here -…

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  • Swansea Bay News @[email protected]Mastodon · Feb 24, 2026

    VIRAL MOMENT: Hendy casting director Lauren Evans wins BAFTA for 'I Swear' with hilarious speech: "I'm going to enjoy it because my kids tomorrow will not give a damn!" Llanelli MS Lee Waters calls it "the most Hendy ever acceptance speech!" #BAFTA #Hendy #Llanelli #Wales #ISwear https://swanseabaynews.com/hendy-womans-chaotic-bafta-winning-moment-goes-viral/

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  • CinemaSerf @Geronimo1967TMDB reviews · Oct 15, 2025

    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 by uncontrollable swearing and spontaneously violent gestures. His parents,…

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