In a BAFTA-winning role, Game of Thrones' Robert Aramayo portrays John Davidson – a real-life advocate for the understanding and...
In a BAFTA-winning role, Game of Thrones' Robert Aramayo portrays John Davidson – a real-life advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome – in this crowd-pleasing heart warmer. The story tells Davidson's life story from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to current-day activist, going against the odds and finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.
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"Absorbing, compassionate..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A remarkable and charismatic performance..."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"All flaws are overcome by Aramayo’s technically precise and heart-rending turn. It’s astonishing."
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The Times
The Times"An audacious biopic that has no issues tackling the roots of a serious topic."
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Collider
Collider"… both wincingly inappropriate and wildly funny."
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FilmInk
FilmInk"Empathetic, funny and myth-busting."
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Time Out
Time Out"Insightful biopic that chronicles a very worthy subject."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Sometimes humorous, sometimes touching true story."
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Variety
Variety"What a performance from Robert Aramayo."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Endearing, guileless performance..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterI Swear | Details
- Award winner
- Best Leading Actor and EE Rising Star award (Robert Aramayo), and Best Casting winner at the 2026 BAFTAs.
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong coarse language and suicide scenes
- Runtime
- 120
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK
- Studio
- One Story High
