Claire Foy stars as Helen, a woman who has recently lost her father and channels her grief into an unlikely friendship with a hawk named Mabel. The film, adapted from a memoir of the same name by Helen MacDonald, also stars Brendan Gleeson as Helen’s father, and will be released at Cineworld on 23rd January.
Last night, Unlimited members were given the opportunity to watch the book to screen adaptation of H is for Hawk early and were completely moved by this quietly beautiful meditation on loss. Read on for Unlimited member reviews below and book your tickets for H is for Hawk, now on sale.
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One of the key themes in H is for Hawk, connecting with nature as a form of healing, resonated with Unlimited members.
Very moving. It was an interesting exploration of dealing with loss and connecting with wildlife. Beautiful simple ending.
— Val (@tecchiegirl) January 13, 2026
And Claire Foy really stood out in the main role as Helen, a woman wrestling with losing her father.
Absolutely wonderful. Foy is amazing in the film. Would highly recommend a viewing to everyone.
— Eurwyn Parry (@parry49eurwyn) January 14, 2026
One thing is for sure, there is humanity at the heart of this story that will strike a chord with everyone. As Andy says, this is one not to sleep on as we enter into award season – with Unlimited you can watch them all.
Gorgeous story, and one that I hope gets the love it deserves in a busy film season
— Andy Midwinter (@30170Andy) January 13, 2026
As Joseph says, H is for Hawk captures the highs and lows of life and even the singular experience of grieving someone who has died.
Loved the story of Helen+Mabel in #HisForHawk. Plenty of emotional moments both funny and sad, and incredible flying/hunting scenes. An excellent first #UnlimitedScreening for me and my girlfriend. Would give the film 8/10. Hoping it gets lots of love when it fully releases.
— Joseph (@JCarroll1515) January 13, 2026
Harv was also moved by H is for Hawk at the advanced screening.
really touching story
— harv (@harvv) January 13, 2026
H is for Hawk arrives at Cineworld on 23rd January.
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