I Swear

I Swear is a historical drama about John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 15. Set during the 1980s, the story follows his struggle with social stigma and misunderstanding during his teenage years. As he moves into adulthood, John faces various obstacles and personal challenges but eventually finds his purpose in life through the support of others and a commitment to advocacy.

The film was written and directed by Kirk Jones, following his previous work on titles such as Waking Ned, Nanny McPhee, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. The cast features Robert Aramayo in the lead role, alongside Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson, Scott Ellis Watson, and David Carlyle. Produced by Sony Pictures Classics, StudioCanal, Tempo Productions, and One Story High, the movie had a budget of 4 million USD and earned 16 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been positive, with the film earning a rating of 8.4/10 on IMDb from 26,000 votes and 8.3/10 on TMDB from 574 votes. Film critics also viewed the movie favorably, providing a rating of 8.1/10 based on 34 reviews, which is slightly lower than the scores given by general viewers.