Being Heumann
Being Heumann is a biographical drama based on the life of disability rights activist Judy Heumann. It is directed by Siân Heder, who won the Best Picture Oscar for CODA. The film opened in select theatres in the United States on 6 November 2026. It will reach Apple TV on 13 November.
Being Heumann Box Office - Summary
Released 6 Nov 2026
| Metric | Value |
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| Days tracked | 1 |
| Domestic | $0 |
| Opening Day | $0 |
| International | $0 |
| Worldwide | $0 |
| First week | $0 |
Budget
The production budget has not been officially confirmed by the makers.
Verdict
Pending
The verdict will depend on the film's final theatrical performance and reported budget. Once sufficient data is available, this section will be updated. No verdict is assigned yet.
Being Heumann Box Office - Day Wise
| Day | Date | Domestic | % ± (DoD) |
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| Day 1 | Fri, 6 Nov 2026 | $0 | Opening day |
OTT Release
Being Heumann’s digital premiere is not official yet. This section will be updated when the streaming platform and date are announced.
Being Heumann Review
The film is set in 1977. Judy Heumann, who uses a wheelchair after childhood polio, has spent years being ignored by officials who will not act on disability rights rules. When her calls go unanswered, she decides to occupy a federal government building in San Francisco. What starts as a bold act soon grows into a large group of disabled protesters living inside the offices.
They refuse to leave until the official in charge, played by Mark Ruffalo, signs the rules into force. The sit in became the longest occupation of a federal building in American history. The film spends as much time on life inside the building as on the protest itself, showing the friendships, arguments and small moments that held the group together.
The initial audience response has been generally positive, particularly among viewers interested in real-life stories and disability rights. Discussions on social platforms, including Bluesky and other public social media posts, show appreciation for the film’s subject and its portrayal of the historic protest. Ruth Madeley’s performance as Judy Heumann has received particular appreciation.
Viewers have praised her confident portrayal and the way she brings humour, determination and emotion to the character. The supporting cast has also received positive comments for adding warmth and personality to the story. However, some viewers and critics feel that the film follows familiar biographical drama patterns.
There are also complaints about its length and the limited development of some supporting characters. A few reactions suggest that certain parts of the story could have been more nuanced. Overall, the early response is encouraging, although there is not enough verified audience-rating data to establish a reliable public audience score.
Overview
Title: Being Heumann
Directed by: Siân Heder
Written by: Siân Heder and Rebekah Taussig
Produced by: Siân Heder, David Permut, John W. Beach, Kevin Cleary, Kevin J. Walsh
Cast: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O’Brien, Madeline Delp, Rob Delaney, Ray Fisher, Michael Patrick Thornton, Antwan Tolliver, Daniel Durant, Jon Beavers, Roberta Colindrez, Andrew Pilkington, Siena Rafter, Charlie Rush-Reese, Will Brill, Russell Harvard
Music by: Francesco Le Metre
Production Companies: Apple Original Films
Release Date: 6 November 2026
Country: United States
Language: English
Film Industry: Hollywood
Genre: Biographical Drama, Comedy
Censor Rating: R