H Is for Hawk (film)

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H Is for Hawk
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Screenplay by
Based on H is for Hawk
by Helen MacDonald
Produced by Lena Headey
Starring
Cinematography Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Edited byNico Leunen
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate (United Kingdom)
Release date
Running time
130 minutes [1]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

H Is for Hawk is a 2025 biographical drama film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emma Donoghue, based on the 2014 memoir by Helen MacDonald. It stars Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.

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Premise

The true life story about Helen who tends to a Goshawk after the death of her father.

Cast

Production

The film was announced in February 2024, to be directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, and written by Emma Donoghue, based on H is for Hawk , the 2014 memoir by Helen MacDonald. It is set to star Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson and has been developed with Film4 who will executive produce and co-finance. [2] The film is also being produced by Plan B Entertainment, which had been attached to an adaptation of the book with Lena Headey in 2017. [3] [4] In November 2024, Lionsgate acquired UK and Irish distribution rights to the film from Protagonist Pictures. [5]

Filming began in Cambridge in November 2024. [6] [7] Filming also took place in Wales and London. [8]

Premiere

The film had its premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ "H is for Hawk (15)". British Board of Film Classification . September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 9, 2024). "Claire Foy & Brendan Gleeson To Star In 'H Is For Hawk' For Plan B & 'Poor Things' Things Backer Film4; Protagonist Launches EFM Buzz Pic". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Berger, Laura (July 7, 2017). "Lena Headey to Star in and Produce Adaptation of "H Is for Hawk" with Plan B". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Egner, Jeremy (July 5, 2017). "Lena Headey, Cersei in 'Game of Thrones,' Has Her Own Power Moves". New York Times . Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (November 7, 2024). "Lionsgate picks up 'H Is For Hawk' with Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson for UK-Ireland, as Wales shoot gets underway" . Screen Daily . Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Findlay, Cait (October 18, 2024). "The Crown actress Claire Foy set to star in movie filming soon in Cambridge". Cambridge News . Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ Findlay, Cait (November 5, 2024). "Movie featuring Netflix star begins filming in Cambridge". Cambridge News . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  8. ↑ Singh, Sartaj (August 6, 2024). "Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson's 'H Is For Hawk' Begins Filming in Wales and London in October". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ Feinberg, Scott (August 28, 2025). "Telluride: 'Springsteen' and 'Hamnet' World Premieres, Baumbach, Hawke, Panahi and Ross Career Tributes Announced". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ Hammond, Pete (August 30, 2025). "'H Is For Hawk' Review: Claire Foy Soars High In True Drama About A Woman And A Goshawk Who Bond Over Life And Loss – Telluride Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
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