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

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Jason Bailey

The Playlist

12/28/2021

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.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

11/12/2021

2/5

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?

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

11/11/2021

A-

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.

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 17

4.5/5

A true road trip movie, through and through. But one that’s executed brilliantly.

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Jul 13

D-

Even if Tom Hanks gives a great performance as always, he can’t save Finch from being another run-of-the-mill post-apocalyptic sci-fi survival film.

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Gianmarco Farfán

Cinencuentro

08/24/2023

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]

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BC

11/07/2021

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.

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D G B B

@RT38412428 6d

Our family was able to appreciate different elements of this movie - but if one 'thinks too hard' it tends to - hmm - fall apart a bit. It also felt a bit repetitive with respect to scenery and storyline. We also felt that it was somewhat unnecessarily depressing. Clearly, however, Tom Hanks is a phenomenal actor. Imagine "CAST AWAY" but with a dog and robot :-)

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Cameron H.

@camthemovieman Mar 13

I finally watched “Finch” starring Tom Hanks and it’s one of the most heartfelt sci-fi movies I’ve seen in a while! Set in a post-apocalyptic world after a solar flare destroys Earth’s ozone layer, the story follows Finch, one of the last humans alive, who builds a robot to care for his beloved dog after he’s gone. What follows is a surprisingly emotional road trip adventure about friendship, survival, and what it means to be human. It actually reminded me a little of @projecthailmary. Both stories focus on a lone human forming an unlikely friendship with a non-human companion, while trying to save the future of someone else- whether it’s all of humanity or just a dog. If you like character-driven sci-fi with heart, this one is definitely worth watching, especially while you wait to see “Project Hail Mary.”

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Matt F

@Mo_Fizzle Mar 13

'I Am Legend' and 'IRobot' meet.

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Cfunk D

@Cfunk2085 Feb 22

A movie that really goes nowhere. Just Tom Hanks, a dog and child like robot. The only interaction with another person is at night in a short car chase and you never see the people. You don't see or hear another person except in flashbacks. The flashbacks are bad.

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Cesar D.

@DeLaCritic Jan 28

7.4/10 Finch is heartfelt and surprisingly emotional. Tom Hanks really makes the quiet moments stick, and the story grows on you. Slow-paced, but genuinely solid.

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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.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Producer: Kevin Misher, Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine, Ivor Powell
Screenwriter: Craig Luck, Ivor Powell
Production Co: Amblin Entertainment, ImageMovers, Walden Media, Misher Films, Reliance Entertainment
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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