Finch

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Finch

PG-13

2021

1h 55m

Sci-Fi

Drama

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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.

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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 Says

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

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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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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 out of 5 stars

11/07/21

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Dan L

I was disappointed. Just didn't do it for me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Breno G

Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 2,0

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Auden G

Lovely movie. Good acting, well story-boarded with heavy hitting emotional seanse that leave you a stronger understanding of each character's drive. It may not be the best film, but it surtenly pulls on the strings of your heart. More importantly, it accomplished what it set out to do. Convey how fleeting life is and it's need for love. (would have rated 4 stars but it already has a bad rating).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Ade P

You really can’t go wrong with a Tom Hanks movie and this is no exception. The premise and backdrop of the film were spot on, leaving you to take in the fine acting. Watched it a second time and it was just as enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Jeffrey P

The story of a man and his dog... and an A.I. robot in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. They couldn’t have messed it up if they tried.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Miguel Sapochnik

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Finch

Caleb Landry Jones

Jeff

Craig Luck

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Ivor Powell

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Kevin Misher

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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
Producer: Kevin Misher, Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine, Ivor Powell
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
Runtime: 1h 55m

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