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Being Heumann
2026 film directed by Sian Heder
Ruth Madeley gives Judy Heumann an abrasive determination, but Siân Heder’s film is more convincing about the work of organising than the familiar uplift built around it.
Key facts
- Type
- Film
- Director
- Siân Héder
- Released
- 10 September 2026
- Genres
- Biographical, Drama, Historical
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Dork score
- 3/5
Release dates
- Worldwide
- United States
More on Being Heumann from Dork

News · 13 October 2026
Apple has released an extended ‘Being Heumann’ trailer

News · 11 September 2026
Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo lead trailer for Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’

Film & TV · 20 July 2026
TIFF has revealed its 2026 lineup, with Siân Heder's 'Being Heumann' opening the festival

Film & TV · 7 July 2026
TIFF will open its 51st edition with Siân Heder's 'Being Heumann'
Questions
- What did Dork rate Being Heumann?
- Dork gave Being Heumann 3/5 in its review by Sarah Peters, published 13 September 2026.
- Who directed Being Heumann?
- Being Heumann is directed by Siân Héder.
- When was Being Heumann released?
- Being Heumann was first released on 10 September 2026.






































