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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 Oct 13, 2026
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 Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog 2 days ago
2/5
Structuring the film around a single objective — sign or resign — gives it a "big contest" feel that makes its beats all too familiar. Go to Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Stereo Geeks (Podcast) 4 days ago
A humorous and tense retelling of Judy Heumann’s sit-in to change legislation. While the performances are authentic and the story is powerful, the storytelling isn’t focused. The end product is clunky and the emotional arcs are underdeveloped. Go to Full Review Amelia Harvey That Hollywood Show 4 days ago
8/10
Being Heumann also acts as a devastating reminder that inclusion, representation, and equality are fairly new concepts that can be taken away from us all too easily. If anything, this film is a reminder that you don’t wait for change. 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
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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