
The Smashing Machine(2025)
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.


“I blink. I twitch. I jump. I click. I whistle. I shout.”
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.

Robert Aramayo
John Davidson

Peter Mullan
Tommy Trotter

Maxine Peake
Dottie Achenbach

Shirley Henderson
Heather Davidson
Scott Ellis Watson
Young John Davidson

Paul Donnelly
Billy Dean

Douglas Rankine
Doctor Colin Hargreaves

Adam McNamara
PC / Inspector MacCullen

Louise Stewart
Caroline
Chris Dixon
James
I Swear is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of scotland, dark comedy, biography, based on true story, alienation, outcast. Directed by Kirk Jones, it stars Robert Aramayo, Peter Mullan, Maxine Peake. 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.
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