H Is For Hawk
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H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (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.
Cast
- Brendan Gleeson
- Lindsay Duncan
- Denise Gough
- Claire Foy
- Sam Spruell
- Arty Froushan
- Emma Cunniffe
- Josh Dylan
- Katy Carmichael
- Miranda Shamiso
Moviegoers are saying
Claire Foy delivers a powerfully understated performance as a grieving academic who turns to falconry instead of therapy in this adaptation of Helen MacDonald's acclaimed memoir. While critics praise Foy's 'breathtakingly honest' work and the stunning cinematography, many find the film's emotional distance as impenetrable as its hawk protagonist, creating a deliberately challenging viewing experience that rewards patient viewers.
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- Aug 30, 2025
Can’t wait for the sequel. H2 is for Hawk 2uah
Dan HansonSep 2, 2025Few stiff upper lips — not even Queen Elizabeth’s — have ever been stiffer than the one Claire Foy sports throughout the better part of Philippa Lowthorpe’s “H Is for Hawk,” which is adapted from Helen MacDonald’s deservedly ubiquitous 2014 grief memoir of the same name.…
davidehrlichJan 28, 2026I’m sorry, but if she ever brings that thing on an airplane, then the “emotional support animal” loophole will have officially gone too far. Included in list: 2025 Movies Ranked
Adam Forrest - Apr 19, 2026
Claire Foy driving with a cigarette in hand is a mood. If she wasn’t grieving I’d say she was going through a heavy divorce.
KyloDec 19, 2025“I knew I wasn’t mad mad because I’d seen people in the grip of psychosis before, and that was madness as obvious as the taste of blood in the mouth. The kind of madness I had was different. It was quiet, and very, very dangerous. It was a madness designed to keep me…
KJL5678Feb 26, 2026mabel the hawk steals the show
joe - Jan 20, 2026
T is for Tuah
FilmsyGuyMar 3, 2026Now I want to have a hawk too Ranking 2026
WexlleyNov 4, 2025For bereaved moviegoing ornithophiles, the wait is finally over. Deftly navigates the landmines of cliché and sap that often litter the pheasant fields of the human & animal relationship film and does so without letting a dumb plot or the aspiration to be slick get in its…
Jacob Hastad
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Metacritic
Dec 11, 2025
As an appreciation of birds and our connection to them, it’s engrossing and endearing — a fresher take, certainly, than yet another weepie about dog or cat owners. But as an exploration of grief, it’s hindered by a 128-minute run time that spreads its emotional potency too thin.
Angie Han
The Hollywood Reporter
Dec 11, 2025
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.
Wendy Ide
Screen Daily
Dec 11, 2025
It’s a rare privilege to spend so much time with Helen and her charge, and the footage of Mabel (filmed by Mark Payne-Gill in the wild and DP Charlotte Bruus Christensen in dramatic scenes) hunting pheasants and so forth mesmerizes. But there’s arguably too much of it, dominating the film’s slightly excessive run time.
Peter Debruge
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is H Is For Hawk (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is H Is For Hawk (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 55min long.
What's H Is For Hawk (2026) about?
H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (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.
Who's the cast of H Is For Hawk (2026)?
- Brendan Gleeson as Dad
- Lindsay Duncan
- Denise Gough as Christina
- Claire Foy as Helen
- Sam Spruell as Stuart
- Arty Froushan as Amar
- Emma Cunniffe as Mandy
- Josh Dylan as James
- Katy Carmichael as Professor Campbell
- Miranda Shamiso as Postgrad 2
Who's the director behind H Is For Hawk (2026)?
Philippa Lowthorpe directed H Is For Hawk (2026).
Who produced H Is For Hawk (2026)?
Dede Gardner, Lena Headey and Jeremy Kleiner produced H Is For Hawk (2026).
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