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Being Heumann

2026 Drama · History · Biography

A 1970s San Francisco protest becomes a landmark fight for disability rights, led by a defiant activist who refuses to be treated as a burden.

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About the film

Based on a true revolution.

What it’s about

In 1977, Judith 'Judy' Heumann and over 100 disability rights protesters challenge a system that treats them as broken. Their demand is clear: the system is broken, not them.

What hooks you

Sian Heder directs Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann, with Mark Ruffalo as Joseph Califano. The film draws on real events and a book, focusing on a pivotal protest in San Francisco.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who values stories of social change, appreciates historical drama grounded in real activism, or seeks a defiant portrait of a movement that reshaped American policy.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, History, Biography
Running time
2 ч 7
Age rating
18++
MPAA
R
World premiere
Sep 10, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 189 votes
7.1 /10
IMDb
7.0
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Creative team

All 13
Director Sian Heder
Starring
  1. 01 Mark Ruffalo Joseph Califano
  2. 02 Dylan O'Brien Evan White
  3. 03 Rob Delaney Congressman Miller
  4. 04 Ruth Madeley Judith 'Judy' Heumann
  5. 05 Madeline Delp Kitty Cone
  6. 06 Jon Beavers Jim Pechin
  7. 07 Ray Fisher Chuck Jackson
  8. 08 Michael Patrick Thornton Ed Roberts
  9. 09 David Hewlett Agent Sullivan
  10. 10 Antwan Tolliver Brad Lomax
  11. 11 Will Brill Gene Eidenberg
  12. 12 Deborah Ricketts Actor

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