Finch
A dying survivor, his beloved dog, and a newly built robot cross a devastated Earth in search of safety and the meaning of companionship.
Overview
In a world where humanity is all but extinct, a robot discovers the meaning of life through companionship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- sentimental
- reflective
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film heartfelt and emotionally resonant, especially in its central performances and relationships, but largely familiar and derivative in its post-apocalyptic science-fiction formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Finch, Jeff, and the dog travel across post-apocalyptic America in a heavily adapted motorhome while their companionship develops.
Finch builds Jeff specifically to protect the dog and teaches him about life, love, friendship, and humanity.
Finch's devotion to his dog motivates his engineering, choices, and journey through the devastated world.
The characters cross a radiation-ravaged post-apocalyptic landscape threatened by massive storms.
Films like Finch, and why
The Road
shared post-apocalyptic survival setting, reflective human-machine relationship, and sentimental emotional tone
The Iron Giant
shared science fiction themes of artificial intelligence, companionship, and learning what it means to be human
WALL-E
shared road movie structure, end-of-the-world setting, and bond formed through perseverance and companionship
I Am Legend
shared lone-survivor atmosphere, technological survival, and intimate character-driven science fiction
Movie Details
- Director
- Miguel Sapochnik
- Release Date
- 2021-11-04
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (4213)
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Caleb Landry Jones
- Oscar Avila
- Lora Martinez-Cunningham
- Marie Wagenman
- Emily Jones
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Finch about?
- A dying survivor, his beloved dog, and a newly built robot cross a devastated Earth in search of safety and the meaning of companionship.
- What is Finch like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Finch as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Finch violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Finch as mild.
- What did critics think of Finch?
- Critics found the film heartfelt and emotionally resonant, especially in its central performances and relationships, but largely familiar and derivative in its post-apocalyptic science-fiction formula.
- Which films are like Finch?
- Films with a similar feel include The Road, The Iron Giant, WALL-E, and I Am Legend.
- How long is Finch?
- Finch runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Finch?
- In United States, Finch streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
