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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 Dec 20
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 Robert Kojder Flickering Myth Dec 26
2/5
A chore that is intermittently engaging due to Clare Foy’s bird co-star, while dragging out its story without ever entirely making good on the slightly different angle to this material Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Dec 25
B+
There’s a lot in this central quest for light that gives the feature texture and heart, keeping viewers involved in Helen’s odyssey of acceptance. Go to Full Review James Mottram Radio Times Dec 24
3/5
The often underrated Sam Spruell brings warmth to his turn as a fellow avian enthusiast, while Foy's flashback scenes with Gleeson sketch out further emotional terrain in deft strokes. 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