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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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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) 4 days ago
3/5
Another inspirational true-life drama. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore New York Magazine/Vulture 6 days ago
The result is a movie that feels like it’s making the kinds of compromises its subjects refused to. Go to Full Review Johnny Oleksinski New York Post 6 days ago
2/4
Heumann feels like too many other us-against-the-man movies to the point of being soothing rather than galvanizing. Go to Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz 12 hrs ago
8/10
It’s easy to get behind the message and energy of this story, which doesn’t feature any particular cinematic flair our flourishes but instead remains grounded in the heart and passion of its impactful and fervently determined leader. Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent Film Speak 2 days ago
B-
Ruth Madeley’s performance makes up for Being Heumann’s shortcomings. Go to Full Review Kayleigh Donaldson Pajiba 3 days ago
We have a great cast of unfamiliar faces who are more than up for the task but left to the sidelines. The film seems adrift when it has to move away from Judy, which proves antithetical to the core theme. 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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