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Movie Info

Release Date: September 22, 2025
Runtime: 120 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $13,133,643
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇪 Ireland
Spoken Languages:
English
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100%
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73/100
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8.2/10
TMDB
264 votes
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8.4/10
IMDb
37,223 votes
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I Swear

2025

"Promises carved in stone, hearts bound by truth."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Incontrolable? 🇫🇷 FR: Plus fort que moi? 🇷🇺 RU: Я ругаюсь? 🇷🇴 RO: Jur 🇱🇻 LV: Es lamājos? All international titles (8) →
Drama History 120 min 8.4/10

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $13,133,643
Profit $7,133,643
ROI +118.9% (2.2x)

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I Swear is directed by Kirk Jones .

Cast of I Swear

Robert Aramayo as John in I Swear
Robert Aramayo
John
Shirley Henderson as Heather in I Swear
Shirley Henderson
Heather
Scott Ellis Watson as Young John in I Swear
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John
David Carlyle as Chris in I Swear
David Carlyle
Chris
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Directors

Kirk Jones - Director in I Swear
Kirk Jones
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Keywords

#based on true story 303 #biography 203 #dark comedy 93 #1980s 75 #compassionate 51 #1990s 41 #cliché 33 #scotland 18 #based on real person 15 #outcast 9 #alienation 7 #docudrama 6 #tourette syndrome 4 #triumph over adversity 2 #tragedy drama 2

Production Companies

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Trivia & Fun Facts about I Swear

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  • Shirley Henderson's commitment to portraying her character involved extensive research into Tourette Syndrome, leading her to consult with medical professionals and individuals living with the condition.

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  • During filming, the production team faced challenges in accurately depicting the involuntary movements associated with Tourette Syndrome, leading to the implementation of specialized choreography for affected scenes.

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  • In a scene reflecting the protagonist's growth, a painting in the background subtly depicts the phrase 'I Swear' written in multiple languages, symbolizing universal understanding and acceptance.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by an up-and-coming musician, who drew inspiration from classic historical dramas to enhance the emotional depth of the narrative.

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  • One of the supporting actors, who played a teacher, has a background in special education, adding authenticity to the portrayal of the educational environment in the film.

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  • The film's exploration of social themes and personal struggle draws parallels to other historical dramas that focus on overcoming adversity, linking it thematically to works like 'The King's Speech'.

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