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I Swear

2025Movie2 h 1 minR

84

GreatGoodWatch score

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Directed by: Kirk Jones
Written by: Kirk Jones
Produced by: Kirk Jones, Piers Tempest, Georgia Bayliff
Music by: Stephen Rennicks

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September 22, 2025 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released: September 22, 2025
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $16 million
Available in: 46 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream I Swear?

In the United States, I Swear streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is I Swear worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 70).

Is I Swear okay for kids?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I Swear plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was I Swear a box office hit?

Budget$4 million

Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.