Finch

74% 173 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score In "Finch," a man, a robot and a dog form an unlikely family in a powerful and moving adventure of one man's quest to ensure that his beloved canine companion will be cared for after he's gone. Tom Hanks stars as Finch, a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors of a cataclysmic solar event that has left the world a wasteland. But Finch, who has been living in an underground bunker for a decade, has built a world of his own that he shares with his dog, Goodyear. He creates a robot, played by Caleb Landry Jones, to watch over Goodyear when he no longer can. As the trio embarks on a perilous journey into a desolate American West, Finch strives to show his creation, who names himself Jeff, the joy and wonder of what it means to be alive. Their road trip is paved with both challenges and humor, as it's as difficult for Finch to goad Jeff and Goodyear to get along as it is for him to manage the dangers of the new world. Read More Read Less

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Critics Consensus

Finch may not be the most memorable post-apocalyptic story, but Tom Hanks proves perfectly charming company even after the collapse of civilization.

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Audience Consensus

Finch is frustratingly slow, but even in its dullest moments, Tom Hanks keeps you watching.

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BC Good story, good acting (You can't go wrong with Tom Hanks and a cute dog as the stars...). I realize that this film presented a boots-on-the-ground, tactical perspective, and not a big picture view, but I wish the story would have provided a little more meat around the background of how he got to the place he was. Still, it was a very enjoyable flick. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/21 Full Review Tim M Finch's narrative structure is a little like Swiss cheese, but an ever-endearing Tom Hanks and robot companion keeps it ticking. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Joe C Awful movie. Terrible script and waste of 2 hours of my life. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Josue H Filmaço! emocionante, chorei muito, ri demais, história envolvente, personagens extremamente carismáticos, efeitos especiais de ótima qualidade. Recomendo! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Andrei B The script looks like a typical BS generated by a ChatGPT 3.5. Unrealistic and pointless movie inherent to many contemporary streaming platforms. A tear squeezer that looks pitiful and ridiculous. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Pete H I found the movie funny and entertaining. I actually laughed during the film. I don't understand people not liking the movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

Cast & Crew

Miguel Sapochnik Director Tom Hanks Finch Caleb Landry Jones Jeff Craig Luck Screenwriter Ivor Powell Screenwriter Kevin Misher Producer

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Jason Bailey

The Playlist

The trouble with this kind of mix-tape moviemaking is that when your film is dominated by echoes, it's difficult to make your own voice heard.

Dec 28, 2021

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Hanks does what he can with this demeaning material, because he always gives his best, but what can you do with a movie where the dog gets all the good close-ups?

Rated: 2/5

Nov 12, 2021

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

For a film where just one of the three named characters is an actual person, Finch exists as a surprisingly moving exploration of what it means to be human.

Rated: A-

Nov 11, 2021

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Gianmarco Farfán

Cinencuentro

In addition to the technological component, this film poses a fair criticism on the little capacity human beings have to conserve this beautiful planet... [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 24, 2023

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

With plenty of American Dream nostalgia and a great performance from Tom Hanks, AppleTV+’s Finch is ultimately a story about love in its purest form.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Finch is far from being the most impressive, imaginative post-apocalyptic, survival film, but it's still a captivating, character-driven story that boasts an emotionally resonant, meaningful personal journey.

Rated: B

Jul 25, 2023

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Movie Info

Synopsis In "Finch," a man, a robot and a dog form an unlikely family in a powerful and moving adventure of one man's quest to ensure that his beloved canine companion will be cared for after he's gone. Tom Hanks stars as Finch, a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors of a cataclysmic solar event that has left the world a wasteland. But Finch, who has been living in an underground bunker for a decade, has built a world of his own that he shares with his dog, Goodyear. He creates a robot, played by Caleb Landry Jones, to watch over Goodyear when he no longer can. As the trio embarks on a perilous journey into a desolate American West, Finch strives to show his creation, who names himself Jeff, the joy and wonder of what it means to be alive. Their road trip is paved with both challenges and humor, as it's as difficult for Finch to goad Jeff and Goodyear to get along as it is for him to manage the dangers of the new world.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Executive Producer: Robert Zemeckis, Miguel Sapochnik, Adam Merims, Craig Luck, Andy Berman, Frank Smith, Naia Cucukov
Screenwriter: Craig Luck, Ivor Powell
Production Co: ImageMovers, Amblin Entertainment, Walden Media, Reliance Entertainment, Misher Films
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Violent Images)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2021

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