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I Swear

8.320252h 1mRMovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorKirk Jones
WriterKirk Jones
ProducersKirk Jones·Piers Tempest

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Cast · Directed by Kirk Jones

RARobert Aramayo
Robert Aramayo
John
MPMaxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Dottie
PMPeter Mullan
Peter Mullan
Tommy
SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Heather
SWScott Ellis Watson
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John
DCDavid Carlyle
David Carlyle
Chris
FPFrancesco Piacentini-Smith
Francesco Piacentini-Smith
Murray
SC
Somerled Campbell
Palace Official
MD
Michael Dylan
Butler
CAChristina Ashford
Christina Ashford
The Queen
SKSanjeev Kohli
Sanjeev Kohli
Kenny
SCSteven Cree
Steven Cree
David

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I Swear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Swear?

I Swear is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is I Swear on Netflix?

Yes — I Swear is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is I Swear on Amazon Prime Video?

I Swear isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Swear for free?

I Swear is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is I Swear based on a true story?

Yes — I Swear is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).