Finch (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Finch is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Finch is a post-apocalyptic drama following a dying robotics engineer who builds an android to care for his dog after he passes. The film explores themes of mortality, companionship, and legacy in a desolate…

Finch is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Finch is a post-apocalyptic drama following a dying robotics engineer who builds an android to care for his dog after he passes. The film explores themes of mortality, companionship, and legacy in a desolate, sun-scorched world. Parents should be aware of infrequent strong language, brief tense moments involving a…

None. There is a single fleeting shot of a character from behind while bathing, but no private parts are visible.

There are occasional mild scenes of peril, including a robot getting caught in a bear trap and a tense, high-stakes vehicular chase. No graphic gore is shown, though there is an implied threat from unseen human antagonists.

Moderate. The film includes occasional uses of 'shit', 'damn', 'hell', and one instance of the 'f-word'.

Incidental. The protagonist collects liquor bottles during a supply run, and cigars are visible in his pocket, but no actual consumption or drug use occurs.

Strong emotional themes center on terminal illness, death, and the crushing loneliness of a post-apocalyptic survivor. The film deals openly with the protagonist's physical decline and his preparation for his own passing.

Finch runs 116 minutes, directed by Miguel Sapochnik, released in 2021.

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