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Roadside Attractions Secures 'H Is for Hawk' for Awards Push

10/12/2025

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Roadside Attractions has acquired North American distribution rights for "H Is for Hawk," starring Claire Foy.
Philippa Lowthorpe directs the film, based on Helen Macdonald's memoir.
Brendan Gleeson (the actor) and Denise Gough (the actress) are in the cast, with a December 2023 release to qualify for awards after positive festival reviews.
A broader release is planned for 2026, and Roadside aims to support Foy's Best Actress Oscar campaign.

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Story summary

Roadside Attractions has acquired North American distribution rights for "H Is for Hawk," starring Claire Foy.
Philippa Lowthorpe directs the film, based on Helen Macdonald's memoir.
Brendan Gleeson (the actor) and Denise Gough (the actress) are in the cast, with a December 2023 release to qualify for awards after positive festival reviews.
A broader release is planned for 2026, and Roadside aims to support Foy's Best Actress Oscar campaign.