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‘H is for Hawk’ Film: Grief and Nature Explored

1/21/2026

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Helen Macdonald (author) wrote H is for Hawk; the memoir is being adapted into a film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, with Claire Foy as Macdonald and Brendan Gleeson as her father.
The film centers on grief and bond between Macdonald and goshawk Mabel.
It opens in UK cinemas January 23, 2026, and captures nature and loss, though omissions exist.
Critics are mixed, praising depth and visuals, while noting pacing.

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Story summary

Helen Macdonald (author) wrote H is for Hawk; the memoir is being adapted into a film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, with Claire Foy as Macdonald and Brendan Gleeson as her father.
The film centers on grief and bond between Macdonald and goshawk Mabel.
It opens in UK cinemas January 23, 2026, and captures nature and loss, though omissions exist.
Critics are mixed, praising depth and visuals, while noting pacing.