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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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Tim Grierson Screen International 15 hrs ago
Unfortunately, those good intentions are diminished when Heder reduces a major moment in the history of disability rights to just another feel-good picture. Go to Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com 1 day ago
3/4
It’s a project that gives its flowers while planting hopeful seeds for the next generation of laborers. Go to Full Review Steve Pond TheWrap 1 day ago
Heder knows how to work triumph on screen. There’s no question that she’s pulled off another crowd-pleasing film, but the key to “Being Heumann” is that its importance goes beyond those audience smiles. Go to Full Review Travis Hopson Punch Drunk Critics 16 hrs ago
4/5
Heder is back with another crowd pleaser that is sure to connect with audiences in the same way, Being Heumann, a joyful adaptation of the memoir by Judith Heumann. Go to Full Review Trace Sauveur AwardsWatch 1 day ago
C+
None of this is bad, but it is unremarkable, taking the story of extraordinary actions and distilling it into a basic, expected structure to earn cross-demographic approval. Go to Full Review Josh Bate Screen Rant 1 day ago
7/10
Being Heumann gets that balance right. Heder's movie gives viewers a better understanding of the title character and her achievements... while still ensuring that the story is engaging enough that the educational aspect never completely takes over. 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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