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H Is for Hawk

7.120252h MMovieDrama

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Through the bond, Helen rediscovers the beauty of being alive.

DirectorPhilippa Lowthorpe
WritersEmma Donoghue·Helen Macdonald
ProducersLena Headey·Dede Gardner

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe

CFClaire Foy
Claire Foy
Helen
BGBrendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson
Dad
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Mum
DGDenise Gough
Denise Gough
Christina
SSSam Spruell
Sam Spruell
Stuart
ECEmma Cunniffe
Emma Cunniffe
Mandy
JDJosh Dylan
Josh Dylan
James
AFArty Froushan
Arty Froushan
Amar
EHEden Hamilton
Eden Hamilton
Young Helen
SKSean Kearns
Sean Kearns
Breeder
WCWilliam Chubb
William Chubb
Master
MB
Miranda Bell
Master's Wife

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H Is for Hawk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams H Is for Hawk?

H Is for Hawk isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is H Is for Hawk on Netflix?

No, H Is for Hawk is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is H Is for Hawk on Amazon Prime Video?

H Is for Hawk isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch H Is for Hawk for free?

H Is for Hawk isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is H Is for Hawk based on a true story?

Yes — H Is for Hawk is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).