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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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Sian Heder

Director

Ruth Madeley

Judy Heumann

Mark Ruffalo

Joseph Califano

Dylan O'Brien

Evan White

Rob Delaney

Congressman Miller

Ray Fisher

Chuck Jackson

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Linda Marric HeyUGuys 22 hrs ago
4/5
At its centre is a woman who is both likeable and a complete pain in the ass. That combination is what makes her feel like a real person rather than a monument, and it is why the film works so well. Go to Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Sep 16, 2026
3/5
Another inspirational true-life drama. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 14, 2026
The result is a movie that feels like it’s making the kinds of compromises its subjects refused to. Go to Full Review Barry Levitt The Jewish Chronicle Oct 6, 2026
4/5
Madeley’s Heumann is a superb character, and her exquisite performance anchors the film. She’s ferocious yet vulnerable. The film wisely gives Heumann the space to be all sorts of things people with disabilities on screen are rarely able to be. Go to Full Review Doug Jamieson The Jam Report Oct 4, 2026
3/5
An enjoyable, uplifting, and undeniably meaningful film about people who refused to accept the status quo. It's simply a shame the filmmaking itself seems so perfectly content to embrace it. Go to Full Review Cole Groth FandomWire Sep 27, 2026
8/10
Being Heumann is a moving, funny, and exciting crowd-pleaser with terrific performances that will easily stand the test of time, continuing an exceptional run of humanist storytelling from Siân Heder. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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
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