Finch (2021)

Kernel Score: 87% · 3,861 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Released: 2021-11-04

Runtime: 116 minutes

Is Finch worth watching?

Worth watching. Tom Hanks and a robot cross a ruined America with a dog in tow. It's gentle, a bit predictable, and leans on sentiment, but it's warm and sincerely made.

Watch it if you

  • like quiet, post-apocalyptic stories with heart
  • enjoy robots learning about humans
  • want a Tom Hanks performance that carries the film

Skip it if you

  • want action and big world-building
  • find sentimental stories too syrupy

Best for: Cosy, emotional night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Finch

  • Stream: Apple TV
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.

Finch parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Finch is a PG-13 post-apocalyptic drama about a dying man's robot learning about humanity while protecting a dog.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland with some tense, sinister moments, but rated PG-13 without graphic violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Finch

If you liked Finch, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Creator (2023) — 80%: Another future where a made-for-purpose being learns about love and humanity.
  • The Martian (2015) — 86%: A lone survivor solves problems and keeps going, with humour.
  • Interstellar (2014) — 95%: A big, emotional sci-fi story built around family.
  • A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) — 79%: A robot and the question of what it means to be human.
  • Moon (2009) — 87%: A lone man and a machine in a quiet, thoughtful drama.
  • Project Hail Mary (2026) — 96%: A friendship across species set in a big space story.

Director

Miguel Sapochnik

Cast

  • Tom Hanks as Finch
  • Caleb Landry Jones as Jeff (voice)
  • Oscar Avila as Truck Driver (Flashback)
  • Lora Martinez-Cunningham as Mother (Flashback)
  • Marie Wagenman as Daughter (Flashback)
  • Emily Jones as Warning System (voice)

Finch FAQ

Is Finch worth watching?

Worth watching. Tom Hanks and a robot cross a ruined America with a dog in tow. It's gentle, a bit predictable, and leans on sentiment, but it's warm and sincerely made.

Where can I watch Finch?

In the US you can stream Finch on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Finch OK for kids?

Finch is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Finch is a PG-13 post-apocalyptic drama about a dying man's robot learning about humanity while protecting a dog.

What movies are like Finch?

If you liked Finch, try The Creator, The Martian, Interstellar and A.I. Artificial Intelligence.