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Being Heumann

2026Movie2 h 7 minR

DramaHistory
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes84%–
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic67–Rotten Tomatoes84%–

Summary

Scrappy, defiant, and done being treated like a burden, Judy Heumann turns her outrage into a revolution. In 1977, she and more than 100 disability rights protestors send a very loud message: The system is broken—not us.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Sian Heder
Written by
Sian Heder, Rebekah Taussig
Produced by
Sian Heder, Kevin J. Walsh, David Permut
Music by
Francesco Le Metre

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Facts

November 6, 2026 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
November 6, 2026
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Being Heumann worth watching?"

Questions about Being Heumann

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Being Heumann worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Being Heumann okay for kids?

RDisturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Being Heumann plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.