I Swear

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Country: UK
Genre: Drama, History
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Overview

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.

Cast

61
Robert Aramayo — John Davidson
Robert Aramayo
John Davidson
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Peter Mullan
Peter Mullan
SEW
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John Davidson
Sanjeev Kohli — Shopkeeper
Sanjeev Kohli
Shopkeeper
Ron Donachie
Ron Donachie
Steven Cree — David Davidson
Steven Cree
David Davidson
Paul Donnelly — Billy Dean
Paul Donnelly
Billy Dean
Douglas Rankine — Doctor Colin Hargreaves
Douglas Rankine
Doctor Colin Hargreaves
Adam McNamara — PC/Inspector MacCullen
Adam McNamara
PC/Inspector MacCullen
DC
David Carlyle
Chris Achenbach
AC
Anthony Capaldi
Andy
AB
Andrea Bisset
Lucy
Francesco Piacentini-Smith — Murray
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
Murray
Louise Stewart — Caroline
Louise Stewart
Caroline
Leah MacRae — Mrs Robinson
Leah MacRae
Mrs Robinson
CM
Christina Modestou
Alison
CM
Catriona McArthur
Sharon Davidson
IM
Isla Mercer
Young Caroline
JM
Jamie McAllister
Young Murray
Jamie Marie Leary — Irene
Jamie Marie Leary
Irene
ASE
Amber Sylvia Edwards
Marie
Paul Cassidy — Allan
Paul Cassidy
Allan
GF
Gary French
Procurator Fiscal
Thierry Mabonga — Defence Agent
Thierry Mabonga
Defence Agent
Gordon Peaston — Councillor Spalding
Gordon Peaston
Councillor Spalding
RM
Ruth Milne
Karen
EH
Emma Hartley-Miller
Woman on Train
Carolina Valdés — Barbara
Carolina Valdés
Barbara
PS
Paul Stevenson
Self
CD
Chris Dixon
James
CA
Christina Ashford
Queen Elizabeth II
DM
Donald Morrison
Priest
Gordon Morris — Queen's Speaker
Gordon Morris
Queen's Speaker
CT
Cerys Tinney
Girl
PT
Paddy Towers
Lad 1
EM
Ellie MacDowall
Girl
MD
Michael Dylan
Butler
CC
Calum Cormack
Bouncer
Michael Cooke — Journalist
Michael Cooke
Journalist
JA
Johnny Austin
Journalist
RM
Ross Mann
Journalist
CP
Connor Parkin
Roddy
EVR
Ella Victoria Robb
English Teacher
Holly Howden Gilchrist — Suzie
Holly Howden Gilchrist
Suzie
SC
Somerled Campbell
Palace Official
DG
David Gallacher
Police Officer
JM
John McLarnon
Police Officer
TN
Taqi Nazeer
Gerry
ES
Ethan Stewart
William (10)
AN
Abigail Noon
Kerry (12)
SF
Sam Felderhof
Boy 1
Isaac Chan Adams — Boy 2
Isaac Chan Adams
Boy 2
LC
Liam Campbell
Fight Boy
Anna-Jorge Somerville — Dawn
Anna-Jorge Somerville
Dawn
GM
Gregor Mackay
Danny
Karen Bartke — Claire
Karen Bartke
Claire
Debra Stephenson — The Queen (voice)
Debra Stephenson
The Queen (voice)
Greg Storey — Greg
Greg Storey
Greg
John Davidson — Self (archive footage)
John Davidson
Self (archive footage)
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  • Comments

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  • Reviews


Tikhonov91
Tikhonov91
PRO
06 Dec 2025, 23:01 #
an unusual and not outright banal movie. at least, I won't immediately remember films about people with a similar diagnosis.

The film is inherently biographical, but it doesn't bore you with any tediousness about life and other things. on the contrary, the film captures and plays well on emotions. The film is about a man with a rare diagnosis and his life in society, as well as how it can break his fate.

a loud and probably even necessary movie. The themes of society, bullying and non-acceptance in the social sphere of people with this syndrome are vividly shown.
It was taken vitally. the acting of the guy who conveyed all these emotions, difficulties and experiences is admirable.
@Tikhonov91: Front the class
About a boy with Tourette's syndrome who promised himself that he would become the teacher he never had... (Because at school, everyone thought he was naughty and inadequate.).. AND HE DID! About his difficult path...

The Road Within is about three teenagers who escape from a psychiatric clinic to the ocean, scattering the ashes of the mother of one of them.. this is already a more ironic comedy film.
lyusya86
lyusya86
27 May 16:45 #
@Tikhonov91: The movie "OCD OCD"
Vasabi_
Vasabi_
PRO
18 Dec 2025, 08:42 #
A super movie, interesting and shows the reality of people who are faced with a misunderstanding of this syndrome.
It's been a long time since I've seen a good movie, usually made of solid slag wrapped in a dynamic trailer...) It's a pity, but the golden era of cinema has passed into oblivion...
This film impressed me and left pleasant memories, especially cool is that this movie gives a swing of emotions from laughter, unfortunately!!
A wonderful and very strong movie, a friend's mother is a world woman in general, tremendous support. The film is a must-see
It's a great movie that reminds us that "normality" is a conditional concept, and perfect people don't exist. Each of us has our own tricks, it's just that someone has them in plain sight, and someone has them hidden deep inside.

I would like to wish us all more understanding towards others, especially towards those who are somehow different from the rest. In a world that is focused on the "majority", this is especially valuable.
The film deservedly won three BAFTA awards for Best Actor and Rising Star (Robert Aramayo), as well as best casting. Yes, I swear, he exploits the topic of serious illness, but he does it very skillfully and emotionally catches on. A high-quality picture of how important it is to support and understand people with problems such as Tourette's syndrome.
аngelina
аngelina
26 Feb 20:57 #
Incredibly, I didn't even know that the film was based on a true story. John is an incredibly powerful man. And it's good that he got in the way of understanding and loving people.

I've encountered tics of various kinds myself (fortunately, not vocal ones). And I understand how exhausting it is. I was very lucky in this regard with the environment, no one laughed at me. But all the same, you always eat yourself up, reproach yourself for not having control over it. It seems that you're bothering everyone, you want to hide somewhere far away. 💔
A film worth showing in schools. A film that can help the world become more tolerant and empathetic towards each other.
Great acting. Good humor. No tediousness, quite dynamic.
Muffin24
Muffin24
14 Mar 00:00 #
It's a very cool movie, very necessary

Let's start with the conflict that broke up after John shouted a nigga at the awards when Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.
Everyone was offended bl
The movie is literally about that 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I saw a comment along the lines of "he said it on purpose" — "if he has Tourette's syndrome, then how did he know he had to say that particular word"
People are finished and stupid, there are no words
The film demonstrates this perfectly, especially in John's parents.

I'm happy for Robert, he got a well-deserved award, just like the film.
Svetla
Svetla
29 Apr 13:04 #
@Muffin24: You have fully conveyed my thoughts on this incident, thank you.
They didn't understand what the movie was about at all.…
Riddler23
Riddler23
14 Mar 15:50 #
A very touching film 10 out of 10.
as_andreas
as_andreas
PRO
15 Mar 03:49 #
It's a good movie. I've heard about this syndrome, but I've never delved into the details. I'm glad I watched it and saw how it happens from the inside. I wish there were more such films.
maramaslov
maramaslov
PRO
23 Mar 22:18 #
Great BITCH! Movies
without jokes, it's been a long time since I've been so impressed by the latest movies,
@maramaslov: I recently cried over the movie Train Dreams, even though it's artistic, but it hooked me so much.
coco_kaka
coco_kaka
31 May 01:06 #
@YourockYakovlev: it's funny, I first read a comment here that nothing good has been filmed for a long time and that I'm the only one swearing normally, but as I read, I thought - what about Train Dreams?!)
She was crying like a beluga
a1788591
a1788591
24 Mar 20:23 #
What an amazing movie. Rapture 1000/10
MkeyMkey
MkeyMkey
25 Mar 21:27 #
This is a real TOP. I haven't seen anything so high-quality and suitable for a long time
HellBrain
HellBrain
27 Mar 19:32 #
The scene where gg is sitting in a car with a teenage girl and exchanging pleasantries is a masterpiece))
maramaslov
maramaslov
PRO
31 Mar 16:39 #
@HellBrain: to the point of tears)
Valero6ka
Valero6ka
06 Apr 00:40 #
At the moment when he's eating alone by the fireplace, he unwound me. I cried for half the movie
Jaythy
Jaythy
11 Apr 23:25 #
The film is simply gorgeous, the brilliant acting of the main character. It's amazing that not such films get an Oscar.
lzhezhaba
lzhezhaba
14 Apr 12:50 #
It's a great movie.
I haven't seen such a movie for a long time.
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hey_seattle
hey_seattle
15 Apr 15:23 #
We all need our own Dottie in life, And John is an incredibly powerful man: through what walls of misunderstanding and condemnation he breaks through for himself and for others, while trying to live an ordinary life.
I had an interview today.
Yes? And how are you?
I hit the boss's dog (c)

I burst into tears at the end credits, I haven't done this in a long time.

A wonderful socially significant film, Aramayo's acting is some kind of magic outside of Hogwarts.

God, I laughed through my tears the whole movie, and yes, I understand that you can't laugh at an illness and an uncontrolled condition, but what is shown on the screen does not leave you indifferent.
All those cute pillar kisses, or cum in tea😅

I am glad that John has found the strength and opportunity to conduct social and educational work for the entire community.
And Dottie and her family are holy people, and bow to them to the ground, unlike blood relatives.
"Dottie has drugs in her pussy"😅

In short, my broadest recommendations, friends.
lyusya86
lyusya86
27 May 16:42 #
@karinabuzia: cum instead of milk
DerArto
DerArto
PRO
20 Apr 09:06 #
Eh, the previous comment was deleted because it had as many mats as in the movie. Okay, I'll rewrite it without them. It's a very strong and interesting film, you're worried about the main character and you want to help him. The moments of dialogue in the car and the gathering of people with this syndrome are just a tower.
dannymeehan
dannymeehan
01 May 01:56 #
It's an incredibly good, amazing movie.
The game is just phenomenal...
Everything has already been said above, I can only subscribe to each word. I've suffered from this since childhood, and I've seen a lot in hospitals... Among other things, I can say that, indeed, as a rule, people with similar syndromes are actually very kind and defenseless. Unfortunately, the disease does not choose. Thank you so much for this movie.
coal306
coal306
08 May 00:44 #
@Stupid Penguin: ✊✊✊
lyusya86
lyusya86
27 May 16:43 #
@Stupid Penguin: I'm sorry
I'm terribly ashamed of myself, but God, I laughed myself into a painful spasm from the scene in the car...
FaTe123
FaTe123
14 May 10:58 #
What a cool movie. I was both amused and sad. Well done for making a film on this topic!
albulka_
albulka_
18 May 15:57 #
It's always very difficult for me to watch movies about people with certain diseases - the strongest empathy is activated. In this case, all these feelings were brightened up by the humor of the film.
This story shows how important a good environment is and how much people can change each other's lives if they treat others with understanding.

It was a special pleasure to watch in the original - it's almost fucking unclear what these Scots say with their accents, (subtitles saved) but the emotions, rhythm and energy of each actor's original performance is something.

// It was a pity for the mother, whom the son did not even visit much, but in the end, fortunately, at least some attention was paid to her. Yes, I understand, most likely the hero was offended by her, but she was simply "thrown out" of the plot for the main part of the film, plus they hadn't shown what had been going on in their relationship over the years, that he had shunned her so much.
kotya_v_kedax
kotya_v_kedax
28 May 23:32 #
@albulka_: His mother bullied him as a child, of course he was offended by her.
albulka_
albulka_
28 May 23:54 #
@kotya_v_kedax: they didn't show it to us, she sat him down to eat by the fireplace, yes, but she didn't know what was happening to him - those were the times, there was no knowledge of such diseases.
His mother had been with him all these years, and she was always less than perfect and less patient. But it was obvious that she didn't care when they bumped into each other on the street.
In the film, it looks like he easily 'changed' her to a 'better mother' and didn't even ask if she was still alive there, etc., after all, she's not a young woman. If only one of his calls to his mother or one visit had been shown, that would have been enough.
djeran13
djeran13
19 May 21:16 #
It's a good movie. Actor in 👍
SilveriaW
SilveriaW
22 May 21:59 #
It's a very cool, purely British film. In some places it was just homeric funny (the scene in the car personally took me to the stratosphere), and in some places it makes me realize what difficulties people go through who live with Tourette's syndrome.
Therefore, it's cool that a film was made on such a delicate and at the same time very important topic, and it's cool that it's very easy to watch. It seems to me that only the British can do this.
I wish there were more films like this, really. He's funny and sad at the same time. Set aside time without things to watch, it's hard to break away) Based on real events
lyusya86
lyusya86
27 May 16:44 #
An incredible movie
I cried most of the time, but in some places it was just hysterical laughter.
kotya_v_kedax
kotya_v_kedax
28 May 23:31 #
I liked the moment where John is in the car with a girl with Tourette's syndrome and they quarrel, a kind of battle
deathcaser
deathcaser
29 May 21:06 #
About the movie "I swear."

In short, the film is about a man who suffers from Tourette's syndrome, and about his life with him.

It turned out to be a very emotional and interesting story. And to laugh, and even where to shed a tear, too. In short, I really liked it. Indeed, if we had been a little more tolerant of each other, we might have had a better life.
It's a great movie, the actors are great.
Iradakzlv
Iradakzlv
22 Jun 12:59 #
Great movie!
id40367034
id40367034
26 Jun 04:45 #
It's a good, soulful film. It's beautifully shot, the actors are great.
But.
The episode in Souza Park where Cartman imitates Tourette's syndrome cannot be surpassed.😆
Tweeny
Tweeny
26 Jun 09:08 #
It's an amazing movie! I can't leave it without a comment: I cried and laughed.
a1517113
a1517113
29 Jun 01:53 #
A wonderful, kind film
crystaleye13
crystaleye13
13 Jul 13:11 #
KvK are gorgeous as always
spartak200808
spartak200808
18 Jul 12:39 #
This is a real movie that fans of serious and vital things should not miss, and even about a real modern person (videos with him will be shown at the end).
Lisiа
Lisiа
19 Jul 03:04 #
It's a very touching and interesting film.
guzinho
guzinho
02 Aug 01:08 #
A sad and at the same time life-affirming film with meaning and good acting. I would like to believe that in the future humanity will focus its efforts on the treatment of such diseases, not other things.
N1L
N1L
05 Aug 02:09 #
Oh, these are already based on real events :) Of course, I hope the beginning is exaggerated, but it feels strong, what he was going through..

Here's act 3-4 (the end) watched with a smile to the end.. 🙂🥹
9.9/10 🔥
Hamali666
Hamali666
15 Aug 20:20 #
I've been riding on such an emotional swing right now... for two whole hours.🤩😌😁🙏🥲😭
Amazing movie)
It's just a pity that the moment with this girl, whom he called a girl with low social responsibility, was not beaten in the end, I thought maybe she would find out about him in the future, her conscience would begin to devour her ... perhaps she would apologize..Well, anyway, the movie is 10 out of 5.
P.S. The cubes are the best
dazenryo
dazenryo
18 Aug 00:39 #
a wonderful film about how society is finally gradually learning to accept people with special needs and not treat them with excessive pity or, worse, with anger and negativity. Everything with a touch of humor and funny reactions from people gives incredible hope to humanity and humanity.
DexAssasin
DexAssasin
23 Aug 22:08 #
Thanks for the enlightenment. An amazing movie about strong people. Not everyone can tolerate this and live with it. The actors just played superbly.
I cried and laughed, I hadn't watched such films for a long time, and in the end I was already crying when they gave him a neurostimulator. These emotions, as Robert showed them, are worthy of respect.
tk_petr
tk_petr
28 Aug 20:23 #
A very strong movie! One of those that shows the inside of society from the other side, but does not try to be plaintive, boring or black-hearted - just in moderation, the film looks in one go, it is mandatory to watch!
Saint_rainbow
Saint_rainbow
02 Sep 16:42 #
Nice!! But in the end, there are mixed sad feelings.
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