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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.
Critic Reviews (2)
UpdatedPeter Bradshaw· TheGuardian
Not rated
“Kirk Jones's terrifically warm, generous film is about real-life activist John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, and it raises relevant questions about overdiagnosis while offering compassion and catharsis. This is an absorbing, compassionate film that pierces the carapace of sentimentality while surreally commenting on the form and the demure niceties of polite society.”Read full review ↗
Catherine Bray· Variety
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“A portrait of John Davidson, who campaigned for Tourette Syndrome awareness, makes for a sometimes humorous, sometimes touching true story.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Robert Aramayo · John
- Maxine Peake · Dottie
- Peter Mullan · Tommy
- Shirley Henderson · Heather
- Scott Ellis Watson · Young John
- David Carlyle · Chris
- Francesco Piacentini-Smith · Murray
- Somerled Campbell · Palace Official
- Michael Dylan · Butler
- Christina Ashford · The Queen
- Sanjeev Kohli · Kenny
- Steven Cree · David
- Ethan Stewart · William (10)
- Isla Mercer · Caroline (7)
- Catriona McArthur · Sharon (13)
Details
- Release Date
- 22 September 2025
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Language
- English
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