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Finch

2021

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.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 themes and intensity include a devastated world, extreme survival conditions, threatening storms and humans, a robot crushed in a trap, illness, cremation, and the protagonist's death. The emotional material may be intense for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Features a recognizable motorhome brand, but it serves the narrative rather than acting as overt advertising.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The central premise is the protagonist's terminal illness and eventual death, which is handled with emotional sincerity.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal gore; injuries are largely focused on mechanical characters or implied through the protagonist's declining health.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity or rough language may occur, but strong language and slurs are not indicated.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A deadly post-apocalyptic setting, extreme weather, radiation, traps, pursuit, and Finch’s decline create sustained peril, though the film is more reflective than frightening.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense chase scenes, a vehicle crash, and a brief sequence involving a mechanical character being destroyed in a trap.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit perseverance in the face of terminal illness and a hostile environment.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Explores inventive problem-solving in a resource-depleted future.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The small cast centers on a white human man, robots, and a dog, offering little representation across backgrounds or identities.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The story offers incidental ideas about robotics, radiation, survival, and dog care, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Acts of protection, empathy, and devotion between the human, dog, and robot are the heart of the film.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of companionship, sacrifice, legacy, and the definition of humanity.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates strong responsibility and love, while the robot exhibits a journey of moral and social growth.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Finch would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Finch, and what caused that change?
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