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H Is for Hawk

7.120252h PG-13MovieDrama

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

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is H Is for Hawk on Netflix?

No, H Is for Hawk is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is H Is for Hawk on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — H Is for Hawk is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch H Is for Hawk for free?

H Is for Hawk is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

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).