H Is for Hawk
Synopsis
After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Through the bond, Helen rediscovers the beauty of being alive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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H is For Hawk| Official Trailer | In Theaters January 23Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-04
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Claire Foy
Helen
Brendan Gleeson
Dad
Lindsay Duncan
Mum
Denise Gough
Christina
Sam Spruell
Stuart
Emma Cunniffe
Mandy
Josh Dylan
James
Arty Froushan
Amar
Eden Hamilton
Young Helen
Sean Kearns
Breeder
William Chubb
Master
Miranda Bell
Master's Wife
Katy Carmichael
Professor Campbell
Kamal Simpson
Director of Studies
Garry Cooper
Charlie
Naomi Wirthner
GP
Carys Eleri
Funeral Director
Claudius Peters
Jogger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Donoghue, Helen Macdonald
- Original Score
- Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
- Original Title
- H Is for Hawk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Plan B Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Protagonist Pictures, DESMAR, Saturnia Pictures, Good Gate Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippa Lowthorpe
Emma Donoghue, Helen Macdonald
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Nico Leunen
Lena Headey, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Jonathan E. Lim, Steven P. Wegner
Department Leadership Roster
Philippa Lowthorpe
Director
Emma Donoghue
Writer
Lena Headey
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Nico Leunen
Editor
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Director of Photography
Sarah Finlay
Production Design
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Original Music Composer
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
John Giwa-Amu
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About H Is for Hawk
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What is H Is for Hawk about?
After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Through the bond, Helen rediscovers the beauty of being alive.
Who directed H Is for Hawk?
H Is for Hawk was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.
Who stars in H Is for Hawk?
The principal cast of H Is for Hawk includes Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Lindsay Duncan, Denise Gough, Sam Spruell.
When was H Is for Hawk released and how long is it?
H Is for Hawk was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for H Is for Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for H Is for Hawk was composed by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for H Is for Hawk?
H Is for Hawk holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).