Critically-Acclaimed Drama I Swear Arrives On Netflix UK Weeks After Baftas Wins

If you missed your window to see the critically-acclaimed British drama I Swear in cinemas, movie fans can now stream the film from the comfort of their living rooms.

Based on the life experiences of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, I Swear was released in the autumn of 2025, and stars newcomer Robert Aramayo in the lead role alongside Maxine Peake and Shirley Henderson.

The film received rave reviews – resulting in a rare 100% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes and an average of 4.3 stars on Letterboxd – and was also a big hit at the Baftas last month, where Robert beat stiff competition from the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B Jordan to pick up the Best Actor prize.

As of Tuesday morning, I Swear is finally available to stream on Netflix UK, meaning users of the service can now check out the film for themselves.

I Swear’s official synopsis says the film is “inspired by the life of John Davidson” and charts “his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980s Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome”.

“Diagnosed aged 15, John 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,” the description continues.

Robert also picked up the Rising Star title at the 2026 Baftas off the back of his work in I Swear, which was also awarded the Best Casting prize, having scored five nominations in total in the lead-up to the ceremony.

Of course, the film also became one of the most-talked about following this year’s Baftas after John experienced a number of involuntary tics while attending the awards show with the cast and crew.

Although most of these tics were not included in the BBC’s final broadcast, one – in which he shouted the N-word while Sinners actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage – did make its way into the national broadcaster’s coverage, which aired on a two-hour time delay.

The following day, the BBC removed the Baftas broadcast from its iPlayer service, apologising for what was later described by a spokesperson as a “genuine mistake”.

Following Delroy Lindo’s comments expressing disappointment with how Bafta handled the incident, the organisation issued a statement accepting “full responsibility” for what transpired.

John later said in his own statement: “Whilst I will never [apologise] for having Tourette syndrome, I will apologise for any pain, upset and misunderstanding that it may create.

“This past week has been tough, and has reminded me that what I do, raising awareness for such a misunderstood condition, there is still a long way to go and I will keep on keeping on until this is achieved.”