I Swear
“I blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-26
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Robert Aramayo
John
Maxine Peake
Dottie
Peter Mullan
Tommy
Shirley Henderson
Heather
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John
David Carlyle
Chris
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
Murray
Somerled Campbell
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Michael Dylan
Butler
Christina Ashford
The Queen
Sanjeev Kohli
Kenny
Steven Cree
David
Ethan Stewart
William (10)
Isla Mercer
Caroline (7)
Catriona McArthur
Sharon (13)
Paul Donnelly
Billie Dean / Attacker Under Bridge
Ron Donachie
Headmaster Donald Watkins
Jamie McAllister
Young Murray (12)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 120 DaysRussell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.17x
+$11.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirk Jones
- Original Score
- Stephen Rennicks
- Original Title
- I Swear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $3.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- One Story High, Tempo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones
Stephen Rennicks
James Blann
Sam Sneade
Kirk Jones, Georgia Bayliff, Piers Tempest, Cindy Jones, John Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Sneade
Editor
Kirk Jones
Writer
Kirk Jones
Producer
James Blann
Director of Photography
Kirk Jones
Director
Georgia Bayliff
Producer
Piers Tempest
Producer
Stephen Rennicks
Original Music Composer
Denise Coombes
Costume Design
Sabrina Linder
Production Design
Paddy Eason
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Coarse Language
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Swear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Swear about?
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.
Who directed I Swear?
I Swear was directed by Kirk Jones.
Who stars in I Swear?
The principal cast of I Swear includes Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson, Scott Ellis Watson.
When was I Swear released and how long is it?
I Swear was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Swear?
I Swear had a reported production budget of $3.7M and grossed $15.6M at the worldwide box office (4.17 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for I Swear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Swear was composed by Stephen Rennicks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Swear?
I Swear holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).