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Netflix UK is set to become the exclusive streaming home for one of the most talked-about British dramas of the last year. We’ve learned that Kirk Jones’ critically acclaimed and BAFTA-nominated biopic i swear Following a hugely successful theatrical run in the UK, it is planned to officially make its SVOD debut next month. The United States will follow in late 2026.
The film’s arrival on Netflix UK comes as part of the streamer’s ongoing “first-window” output deal studiocanal Which is going on in UK. Under this partnership, the distributors’ major theatrical releases arrive on Netflix approximately six to nine months after their cinema debut.
we can confirm this i swear Will be available to stream on Netflix UK from Tuesday, March 10, 2026. It follows its initial premiere at TIFF with a UK theatrical release starting in October.
For those living in the United States and other international regions, the wait will be a little longer. Sony Pictures Classicswho acquired the film after its extraordinary premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, has set a US theatrical release date April 24, 2026.
Under the existing Sony-Netflix output deal, i swear hope to join Netflix US library in late 2026Possibly in November or December, after its theatrical and VOD windows.
What is i swear About this?
director kirk jones (waking ned, Nanny McPhee), i swear tells the powerful true story of john davidsonA Scottish man who became a national celebrity in Britain after a 1989 documentary john is not crazy.
The film follows John’s life as he faces the serious challenges of Tourette syndrome at a time when the condition was widely misunderstood. It is a story of resilience, charting her journey from social outcast to becoming a leading campaigner and teacher. Rather than focusing solely on the situation, the film is a deeply human portrait of a man finding his voice and his place in a world that wasn’t made for him.
with 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, i swear It has been lauded by critics as one of the best British films of the decade. It managed to earn critical awards at the BAFTAs primarily for Robert Aramayo’s transformative performance, which many have called “flawless” and “deeply sympathetic”.
Who is in the cast?
The film is based on a career-defining performance by its lead character, who recently won a British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for the role:
- Robert Aramayo (rings of power, behind his eyes) as John Davidson.
- maxine peak (Village) as Dottie, the nurse who helps John find his way.
- Shirley Henderson (harry potter) as Heather Davidson.
- peter mulan (ozark) as Tommy Trotter.
Will you be watching Robert Aramayo’s award-winning performance? i swear On March 10th? Let us know in the comments!