Synopsis

The film is based on the true story of Scottish activist John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome as a teenager in the 1980s. The film chronicles his life, from his difficult experiences as a misunderstood youth to his work as an adult advocate for the condition, highlighting his struggles and eventual triumphs in finding purpose and acceptance.

Critics Views

…there is shocking heartache and bewilderment but also huge amounts of kindness and humour too. This really is a film where you’ll be laughing one minute and feel tears building the next.
RTE

With its touching message of empathy, acceptance and kindness, along with excellent performances from Aramayo, Peake and Mullan, I Swear is a hugely important and informative watch – and potentially one of this year’s best British films.
Movie Maker

Sweet, salty and substantial, this charming little jewel might reaffirm your faith in cinema as the realm of beautifully told life stories that get the balance just right.
Irish Independent

It is a drama with three-dimensional people, facing three-dimensional problems and dealing with them… I absolutely loved it.
Mark Kermode

Awards

BAFTA

Film Rating

IMDb
 Critics: N/A %  Audience 86%

Rotten Tomatoes
Critics positive review 100%   Audience Liked It 100%

 Stockbridge Audience Score: 99%

Audience Comments

Such a moving film, brilliant acting.
Difficult topic well executed and all the better for being a true story.
Excellent, thought provoking film. Great cast, superbly acted. I knew precious little about Tourette’s and the problems sufferers have. The film should be compulsory viewing for teachers, the police and anybody who may come into contact with someone suffering with Tourette’s.
Funny but moving and very informative
Exceptional film – heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. A totally justified best actor BAFTA for Robert Aramayo
Powerful, humbling, superbly acted and educational.
Loved this film. Beautifully acted. I now have a much better understanding of what Tourettes is, and how it affects not only the individual but everyone else around them. It gave a great insight into the lives of those that have the condition, and the positive impact that we can have on them by showing patience and tolerance.
Thoughtful acting, a real challenge for all actors.
Excellent insight into a poorly understood condition, well written and acted
Remarkable and powerful film. Heartbreaking at times. Very valuable portrayal of the little-understood but often cruel difficulties of living with the syndrome. Everyone should see it.
Brilliantly acted and a thought-provoking subject.
Instructive and fascinating
I had really high expectations for I Swear and it exceeded them!
Thought provoking, sad, funny all together
Unsettling, educational and beautiful in parts
Inspiring and heart-warming story. Thought-provoking subject. Brilliant acting by Robert Aramayo.
Uplifting film in a similar vein to The Full Monty and Billy Elliott