Roadside Attractions has unveiled the emotional first trailer for H Is for Hawk, directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (Call the Midwife, The Crown). Adapted from Helen Macdonald’s acclaimed 2014 memoir, the film captures a poignant story of loss, nature, and personal renewal. Lowthorpe co-wrote the screenplay alongside Room author Emma Donoghue, setting the tone for a deeply introspective journey through grief and healing.
H is For Hawk Trailer
The newly released trailer introduces audiences to Helen (Claire Foy), a woman reeling from the sudden death of her father, played by Brendan Gleeson. Her search for meaning leads her to the world of falconry, where she begins training a fierce young goshawk named Mabel. Watch the trailer below.
Cast + Plot
Claire Foy, known for The Crown and Women Talking, delivers a raw and powerful performance as Helen Macdonald. Brendan Gleeson joins her as the late father whose legacy looms large, with supporting roles from Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan.
Release Date
Produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, H Is for Hawk premiered to acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival, praised for its authentic portrayal of falconry.
The film will have an awards-qualifying run in December before soaring into theaters nationwide on January 23, 2026.
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