Finch Weinberg

Finch Weinberg is a fictional character who appears in the 2021 film Finch. He serves as the protagonist of the film. This character is portrayed by Tom Hanks.
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== Throughout Finch ==
In the film, Finch Weinberg is a central character and one of the few survivors in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has become an uninhabitable wasteland due to the destruction of the ozone layer by a massive solar flare. A robotics engineer by profession, Finch lives alone in an underground laboratory in St. Louis with his loyal dog, Goodyear, and a helper-robot named Dewey. He is also grappling with a terminal ailment, which is not explicitly disclosed but is suggested to be radiation poisoning.
Finch's character is defined by his relentless determination to create an advanced humanoid robot companion, named Jeff, to care for Goodyear once he is no longer able to do so. He feeds Jeff a vast amount of encyclopedic knowledge, including a manual for training and caring for dogs. Finch's profound love for his dog and his desire to ensure Goodyear's well-being after his own passing are central to his character's motivation.
As they embark on a perilous journey from St. Louis to San Francisco to escape an impending massive storm, Finch's deteriorating health becomes a significant plot element. He attempts to train Jeff and instill valuable life lessons in him, displaying a mix of amusement and frustration with the robot's inquisitive behavior. Finch's character is marked by a deep sense of responsibility, empathy, and the will to ensure that his companions, both human and robotic, are prepared to survive in the harsh world they inhabit.
Throughout the film, Finch's character experiences a range of emotions and challenges, from moments of hope to moments of despair. His relationship with Jeff and the bond they develop are central to the narrative's emotional core. Ultimately, Finch's character plays a pivotal role in the exploration of themes such as companionship, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of an apocalyptic world.
== Appearances ==
*Finch (2021)
Category:Characters
Category:Finch characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Tom Hanks