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Audiences are getting their first look at H is for Hawk, the upcoming adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s celebrated memoir — and the newly released trailer hints at a moving, visually stunning story of grief, nature, and healing. The film is set for a one-week awards-qualifying run this December before opening nationwide exclusively in theaters on January 23, 2026.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, with a screenplay by Emma Donoghue (Room) and Lowthorpe, H is for Hawk brings Macdonald’s acclaimed story to the big screen with a powerhouse cast led by Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan. The film is produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, known for their award-winning partnership on films like 12 Years a Slave and Women Talking.
Foy stars as Helen, a woman shattered by the sudden loss of her father (Gleeson). Seeking solace in the memories of their shared love for the outdoors, she turns to the ancient art of falconry — channeling her grief into training a wild goshawk she names Mabel. As Helen and Mabel form an intense, delicate bond, the journey becomes far more personal than a test of endurance. Guiding a creature built to fly forces Helen to confront her own emotional captivity and rediscover the parts of her life she’s left untended.
What begins as a raw act of survival soon transforms into a soulful story of resilience, self-reflection, and the universal struggle to move forward after loss.
Running at 115 minutes, H is for Hawk looks poised to strike a chord with audiences — especially those drawn to character-driven stories that blend emotional depth with the restorative power of nature.
Expect this one to soar into the awards conversation.
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