I Swear (película)
I Swear is a 2025 British biographical comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Kirk Jones. It is based on the true life story of John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette syndrome who was the subject of the 1989 television documentary John's Not Mad. The film stars Robert Aramayo as Davidson, alongside Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan in supporting roles. Scott Ellis Watson makes his acting debut as a young Davidson.
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8.3Diagnosed 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.
Released: 2025-09-22121 minDir: Kirk JonesDramaBudget: $3.7MBox office: $15.6M
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
Themes
- scotland
- dark comedy
- biography
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2025 British films2025 comedy-drama films2025 English-language films2025 filmsBritish comedy-drama filmsEnglish-language comedy-drama filmsFilms about dysfunctional familiesFilms about mother–son relationshipsFilms about televisionFilms about Tourette syndromeFilms based on television showsFilms directed by Kirk Jones