H Is for Hawk (film)

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H Is for Hawk
H is for Hawk poster.jpeg
US theatrical release poster
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by
Based on H is for Hawk
by Helen MacDonald
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Edited byNico Leunen
Music by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate (United Kingdom)
Roadside Attractions (United States)
Release dates
  • 29 August 2025 (2025-08-29)(Telluride)
  • 23 January 2026 (2026-01-23)(United Kingdom)
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, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan. The film tells the true story of a woman who tends to a Goshawk after the death of her father.

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Cast

Production

The film was announced in February 2024, directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and written by Emma Donoghue. Based on H is for Hawk , the 2014 memoir by Helen MacDonald, it stars Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson and has been developed with Film4, who executive produced and co-financed. [3] The film was also produced by Plan B Entertainment, which had been attached to an adaptation of the book with Lena Headey in 2017. [4] [5] In November 2024, Lionsgate acquired UK and Irish distribution rights to the film from Protagonist Pictures. [6]

Filming began in Cambridge in November 2024. [7] [8] Filming also took place in Wales and London. [9]

In October 2025, Roadside Attractions acquired the North American distribution rights. [2]

Release

The film had its premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival. [10] [11] The film will also screen at the London Film Festival. [12]

The film will be released in the United States by Roadside Attractions in December 2025. [2] Lionsgate will release the film in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2026. [13]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 82% of 11 critics' reviews are positive. [14]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Zurich Film Festival September 29, 2025Golden Eye Award Claire Foy Won [15]
British Independent Film Awards November 30, 2025 Best Cinematography Charlotte Bruus Christensen Pending [16]

References

  1. ↑ "H is for Hawk (15)". British Board of Film Classification . September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Scott Feinberg (October 10, 2025). "'H Is for Hawk' Acquired by Roadside; Claire Foy Will Receive Oscar Push for Star Turn (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Egner, Jeremy (July 5, 2017). "Lena Headey, Cersei in 'Game of Thrones,' Has Her Own Power Moves". New York Times . Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Findlay, Cait (November 5, 2024). "Movie featuring Netflix star begins filming in Cambridge". Cambridge News . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "H Is for Hawk". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  13. ↑ "All Future Releases". Film Distributors’ Association. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  14. ↑ "H Is for Hawk". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Golden Eyes for Films from Slovakia and Switzerland" (PDF). Zurich Film Festival. October 4, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  16. ↑ Ritman, Alex (November 3, 2025). "'My Father's Shadow,' 'Pillion' and 'I Swear' Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
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