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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

Denise Gough

Actor

Sam Spruell

Actor

Lindsay Duncan

Actor

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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 2d
4/5
Grief is an individual journey, but it's possible to see the universal agony of mourning a parent in this very specific, well-acted, intelligent tale of loss and recovery. Go to Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) Oct 21
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Oct 13
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 3d
2/4
All of this ... becomes a vague metaphor for loss and grief... Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Mediaversity Reviews Dec 2
C
H is for Hawk irons out the most interesting complexities of Helen Macdonald’s lived experience. Go to Full Review Julian Roman MovieWeb Nov 30
4/5
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. Go to 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
Producer
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Screenwriter
Emma Donoghue, Philippa Lowthorpe
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