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A Man Called Hawk (1989): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 1989, A Man Called Hawk is a drama series.

What it’s about. A Man Called Hawk is a prime time television series that ran on the ABC television network between January 1989 and May 1989. The series is a spin-off of the crime drama series Spenser: For Hire, and features the character Hawk, who first appeared in the 1976 novel Promised Land, the fourth in the series of Spenser novels by mystery writer Robert B. Parker. Brooks reprised the role of Hawk in four subsequent TV movies: Spenser: Ceremony, Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes, Spenser: The Judas Goat, and Spenser: A Savage Place. Each is considered a sequel to Spenser: For Hire.

Who’s in it. A Man Called Hawk stars Avery Brooks, Moses Gunn, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Delroy Lindo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Man Called Hawk has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Called Hawk page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Hawk tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Man Called Hawk (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man Called Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Man Called Hawk worth watching?
A Man Called Hawk holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Man Called Hawk?
A Man Called Hawk stars Avery Brooks, Moses Gunn, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Delroy Lindo and Mike Starr.
When was A Man Called Hawk released?
A Man Called Hawk was released in 1989.