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H Is for Hawk

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H is for Hawk follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry--rooted in European tradition--training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.

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Philippa Lowthorpe

Director

Claire Foy

Helen

Brendan Gleeson

Actor

Emma Donoghue

Screenwriter

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Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) A prestige drama it may be, but it’s at its best when it’s a little messy and wild, and content to let the feathers fly. Rated: 4/5 Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Philippa Lowthorpe’s intriguing, likably performed if slightly precious film addresses these questions, but can’t quite deliver the Hollywood redemption narrative that it appears to offer. Rated: 3/5 Oct 13, 2025 Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Foy is terrific in a film which balances bruising candour about mental health issues against arresting wildlife photography and a fervent appreciation of the natural world. Oct 13, 2025 Full Review Julian Roman MovieWeb The always brilliant Claire Foy gives a stellar lead performance in H Is for Hawk as a woman whose inability to process grief manifests itself in a startling way. A beautiful film takes a gentle approach to handling personal crises. Rated: 4/5 Nov 30, 2025 Full Review Amelia Harvey Movies We Texted About There are two types of British films about grief. They are either overly sentimental and earnest, or they are bitterly realistic. H for Hawk is the latter. It never delves into mawkishness, and it never becomes overly sentimental. Nov 21, 2025 Full Review Pedro Paunero EscribiendoCine The film omits some central elements of the book—White's biography, the exposition of the narrative process, certain passages about falconry—but maintains the pulse that articulates grief, memory, and language. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Nov 17, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis H is for Hawk follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry--rooted in European tradition--training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.
Director
Philippa Lowthorpe
Screenwriter
Emma Donoghue
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Smoking|Some Strong Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 55m