Bafta-winning film I Swear, starring Robert Aramayo, is now streaming on Netflix after arriving on the platform on March 10. The biopic took home three awards at the 79th Baftas, including best casting and both the EE rising star and leading actor gongs for Aramayo.
The 33-year-old actor plays John Davidson, a Scottish man who developed severe Tourette's syndrome at age 12. Davidson, now 54, was diagnosed at 25 and has since become an activist, featuring in BBC documentaries such as John's Not Mad (1989). The film depicts his struggles with bullying, violence, and misunderstanding due to his condition.
I Swear boasts a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 99% audience rating. Critics have praised Aramayo's performance as 'beautifully' depicted (GQ Magazine) and 'heart-rending' and 'astonishing' (The Times). Audience reviews call it 'exceptional' and 'a mandatory watch in all schools'.
Director Kirk Jones said the film 'hit a chord' because it offers hope in a depressing world. Davidson himself declared Aramayo's portrayal 'phenomenal', while Aramayo called Davidson 'the most remarkable person I've ever met'.
