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I Swear

Movie 2025 121 min Drama, History Checked by Dan S · 1 Sep 2026
Official Rating MA 15+ ClearAge 15+

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Our take

This British drama follows Tourette's campaigner John Davidson from school bullying to advocacy. The UK 15 covers very strong language, brief violence and sex references, noting tics that shout the c-word in sympathetic context. A suicide attempt and homophobic slurs used as involuntary tics may hit hard. Inspiring overall, but preview if your teen shares similar struggles.

Uplifting themes

Advocacy, perseverance and community kindness carry the uplift John and allies model courage and turning pain into purpose

Story (may spoil tone)

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.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Mild Brief fights and playground cruelty; nothing sustained or graphic

Brief fights and playground cruelty; nothing sustained or graphic

Language Strong Involuntary and deliberate swearing, including the c-word and f-word, d…

Involuntary and deliberate swearing, including the c-word and f-word, drives much of the conflict

Sex / nudity Verbal sex references including masturbation; no nudity reported

Verbal sex references including masturbation; no nudity reported

Drugs / alcohol Mild Social drinking in adult scenes; not a plot focus

Social drinking in adult scenes; not a plot focus

Frightening Mild Bullying and hospital tension may unsettle younger viewers

Bullying and hospital tension may unsettle younger viewers

Self-harm / suicide Moderate A teen suicide attempt is part of the true-story arc

A teen suicide attempt is part of the true-story arc

Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title

No sexual violence found in this title

Child peril / abuse Moderate School-age bullying and a teen suicide attempt are part of the true-sto…

School-age bullying and a teen suicide attempt are part of the true-story arc

Bullying / discrimination Strong School ostracism and slurs toward John's tics are central to the first…

School ostracism and slurs toward John's tics are central to the first act

Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title

No gore found in this title

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Strong Tourette's, shame and recovery shape the entire narrative

Tourette's, shame and recovery shape the entire narrative

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Mild Family strain and loss of normalcy echo through John's youth

Family strain and loss of normalcy echo through John's youth

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • Tourette's tics include slurs John does not mean. How can viewers separate condition from intent?
  • Bullying and a suicide attempt are part of John's story. Check in on empathy and support resources.