I Swear Movie Soundtrack
I Swear | |
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| Director | Kirk Jones |
| Studio | StudioCanal |
| Release date | 2025-09-22 |
| Genre(s) | Drama, History |
| Composer(s) | Stephen Rennicks |
| Music supervisor | Kirsten Lane |
| Score album | I Swear (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Record label | StudioCanal Records |
| Available on | Prime Video, Apple TV+ |
| Cast | Robert Aramayo as John Davidson Maxine Peake as Dottie Achenbach Shirley Henderson as Heather Davidson Peter Mullan as Tommy Trotter Scott Ellis Watson as Young John Davidson Sanjeev Kohli as Shopkeeper ... e 4 more |
About This Soundtrack
The 2025 biographical drama-comedy I Swear, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kirk Jones (Waking Ned, Nanny McPhee), delivers a profoundly moving, humorous, and inspiring portrait of resilience and human spirit. Starring Robert Aramayo in a career-defining performance as Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson, alongside Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan, the film masterfully balances emotional gravity with uplifting warmth. Enhancing the narrative's emotional highs and nostalgic teenage years is a sensational licensed soundtrack curated by music supervisor Kirsten Lane, coupled with a delicate and intimate original score composed by Stephen Rennicks.
The movie's licensed soundtrack serves as a vibrant time capsule, utilizing seminal Britpop anthems, classic alternative rock, and electronic hits to perfectly define John's coming-of-age years in Scotland. The playlist is packed with legendary tracks, featuring New Order's groundbreaking electronic hit Blue Monday, Supergrass's high-energy youth anthem Alright, Oasis's soaring ballad Stop Crying Your Heart Out, and Portishead's melancholic trip-hop masterpiece Numb. These iconic tracks are seamlessly blended with festive favorites from Slade and Wizzard, capturing the warmth and determination of John's family.
Alongside these brilliant licensed selections, composer Stephen Rennicks delivers a beautiful, minimalist, and emotionally resonant original score. Using gentle acoustic arrangements, soft piano motifs, and subtle strings, the score brilliantly underscores John's internal challenges and ultimate triumphs. This page stands as the complete song directory and comprehensive soundtrack guide for I Swear. Here, fans can find the full list of featured songs and score tracks organized chronologically, paired with verified artist details and direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Additional Songs
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Blue Monday Also in Atomic Blonde
by New Order
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The Changingman
by Paul Weller
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Born of Frustration
by James
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Alright
by Supergrass
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Paris 1995
by Guillaume Jambel
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Merry Xmas Everybody
by Slade
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Beautiful Woman Thinking of the Moon
by Silk and Bamboo Ensemble
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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
by Wizzard
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Numb
by Portishead
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Movin' On Up
by Primal Scream
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Stop Crying Your Heart Out
by Oasis
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About the Composer(s)
Stephen Rennicks is an acclaimed and award-winning Irish composer renowned for his intimate, evocative, and deeply moving cinematic scores. Over the years, Rennicks has built a highly successful career by collaborating closely with directors to translate subtle human emotions and complex psychological journeys into beautiful musical themes. He is perhaps best known for his stellar collaborations with director Lenny Abrahamson on highly prestigious projects, including the Oscar-winning drama Room (2015), the acclaimed miniseries Normal People (2020), Frank (2014), and Conversations with Friends (2022). His delicate, acoustic-driven and piano-centered arrangements capture the core essence of cinematic characters, making him one of the most respected voices in contemporary dramatic film scoring. In 2025, Rennicks lends his signature delicate touch to Kirk Jones' biographical drama I Swear, crafting a beautiful, emotionally rich backdrop that honors the real-life triumphs of John Davidson.
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- Authentic Atmosphere: Music supervisor Kirsten Lane selected seminal UK tracks from New Order, Supergrass, and Oasis to capture the true musical pulse of growing up in Scotland in the 80s and 90s.
- Resilience Theme: Oasis's powerful ballad 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' serves as a key emotional anchor during one of John's most challenging transitions, capturing the film's message of hope and strength.
- Festive Favorites: The soundtrack includes two massive UK Christmas classics: Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' and Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', underscoring the film's heartwarming holiday sequences.
- Stephen Rennicks' Scoring: Renowned Irish composer Stephen Rennicks (known for Normal People and Room) crafted a highly emotional, piano-driven score that highlights Robert Aramayo's expressive performance.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Based on an inspiring true story, I Swear tells the deeply moving and uplifting journey of John Davidson (played by Robert Aramayo), a young boy in Scotland who is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of fifteen. Navigating his way through a highly troubled adolescence filled with public misunderstandings, schoolyard bullying, and internal struggles, John refuses to let his condition define his limit. As he enters adulthood, John experiences the life-altering power of human kindness and community support, particularly from local mentors and family, including Heather Davidson (Shirley Henderson) and Tommy Trotter (Peter Mullan). Empowered by their support, John embarks on a relentless quest to raise global awareness for Tourette's, transitioning from a vulnerable teenager into a celebrated, resilient advocate who discovers his true purpose in life: helping others find their voice.
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