Being Heumann

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Being Heumann

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They wouldn't take Judy Heumann's phone calls, so she took their building. In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they've had enough. What begins as one impulsive act becomes the longest occupation of a federal building in American history, as hundreds spontaneously seize government offices and refuse to leave until the bureaucrat in their way (Mark Ruffalo) takes action. Bringing rebellion in all its forms to the hallowed halls, a movement's accidental leaders struggle to find their path forward where none has ever been paved for them. Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder ("CODA") and based on true events, "Being Heumann" is the revolutionary, irreverent and deeply human story of the least likely people trying to pull off the impossible and change the lives of millions.

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Elizabeth Weitzman

Time Out

8 hrs ago

3/5

What’s too often missing, unfortunately, is the three-dimensional humanity that would elevate an undeniably inspiring project into an artistically creative one.

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

1 day ago

3/4

Madeley, as she needs to, carries the film, giving Heumann a fierce, tireless determination; you never doubt for a second that this woman could move a mountain if she had to.

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Anna McKibbin

AV Club

2 days ago

C+

Heder makes the mistake of flattening history into entertainment, which means that Being Heumann is less enjoyable than simply reading about reality.

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Dionar Hidalgo

Algo Más Que Cine

23 hrs ago

7/10

Ruth Madeley is terrific in Siân Heder’s inspiring portrait of disability rights activist Judy Heumann. A heartfelt story of resistance and collective action, despite its conventional biopic structure.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

1 day ago

Being Heumann succeeds in being an inspirational drama about disability rights activist Judith 'Judy' Heumann. Ruth Madeley gives a standout performance in a movie that has a lot of heart but can be a little hokey.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

1 day ago

3.5/5

It could have used a bit more grit and a little less made-for-television style, but Being Heumann, the story of disabled activist Judy Heumann, is an undeniably powerful story.

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Sian Heder

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Ruth Madeley

Judy Heumann

Mark Ruffalo

Joseph Califano

Dylan O'Brien

Evan White

Rob Delaney

Congressman Miller

Ray Fisher

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They wouldn't take Judy Heumann's phone calls, so she took their building. In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they've had enough. What begins as one impulsive act becomes the longest occupation of a federal building in American history, as hundreds spontaneously seize government offices and refuse to leave until the bureaucrat in their way (Mark Ruffalo) takes action. Bringing rebellion in all its forms to the hallowed halls, a movement's accidental leaders struggle to find their path forward where none has ever been paved for them. Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder ("CODA") and based on true events, "Being Heumann" is the revolutionary, irreverent and deeply human story of the least likely people trying to pull off the impossible and change the lives of millions.

Director: Sian Heder
Producer: Sian Heder, David Permut, John W. Beach, Kevin Cleary, Kevin J. Walsh
Screenwriter: Sian Heder, Rebekah Taussig
Distributor: Apple Original Films
Production Co: Apple Original Films
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 13, 2026
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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