“Finch” is back in 2025 post-apocalyptic science fiction drama starring Tom Hanks as Finch Weinberg, a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors after a catastrophic solar event devastates Earth. The disaster has left the planet largely uninhabitable, with extreme temperatures and lethal ultraviolet radiation making survival challenging. Finch lives in an underground laboratory in St. Louis with his loyal dog, Goodyear, and a helper robot named Dewey.
Facing a terminal illness, Finch constructs an advanced humanoid robot, Jeff (voiced by Caleb Landry Jones), programming him with knowledge to care for Goodyear after his passing. As a massive storm threatens their shelter, Finch, Jeff, Dewey, and Goodyear embark on a perilous journey across the desolate American West in a modified motorhome, aiming to reach San Francisco. Throughout their adventure, Finch imparts lessons about life, love, and humanity to Jeff, who learns and grows emotionally despite his mechanical nature.
The film has been praised for its heartfelt storytelling and Hanks’s compelling performance. Critics have noted its blend of humor and emotional depth, highlighting the unique dynamic between Finch, Jeff, and Goodyear. Roger Ebert’s review describes it as a “comforting, cutesy sort of post-apocalyptic wasteland,” drawing parallels to “Pinocchio” in its exploration of creation and humanity. citeturn0search2 On Rotten Tomatoes, “Finch” holds a 74% approval rating from critics, who commend its charm and the engaging portrayal by Hanks.
Available for streaming on Apple TV+, “Finch” offers a touching narrative about companionship and survival in a world transformed by disaster.
