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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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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 2 hrs 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. Go to Full Review Anna McKibbin AV Club 1 day ago
C+
Heder makes the mistake of flattening history into entertainment, which means that Being Heumann is less enjoyable than simply reading about reality. Go to Full Review Kenji Fujishima Slant Magazine 6 days ago
2.5/4
Being Heumann may be a new landmark in disability representation, but, as with CODA, you’ll have to wade through slick sentimentality and simplistic hagiography to find the enlightening bits. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 8 hrs 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. Go to Full Review Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios 16 hrs ago
Despite the bold personalities, Being Heumann still feels rather clinical and predictable. Go to Full Review Josh Davis Pop Culture Leftovers 21 hrs ago
Seeing this many disabled performers get to be funny, angry, awkward, and desired matters. So does the care they put into filming them. If only the writing could be as adventurous as the people. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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