Film Review

‘H Is for Hawk’: Unconventional Grief Therapy Through Falconry

Claire Foy turns in an emotionally raw, inspirational performance in this bold drama.  
‘H Is for Hawk’: Unconventional Grief Therapy Through Falconry
Helen Macdonald (Claire Foy) deals with grief in an unusual way, in "H is for Hawk." Lionsgate
Michael Clark
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PG-13 | 1h 54m | Drama, Biography, Nature | 2025

This bold, yet deliberately-paced, biographical drama is based on the memoir by Cambridge professor Helen Macdonald. In the film, she is trying to cope with the recent death of her father Alisdair (Brendan Gleeson).

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.