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Nomadland

2021·Movie
1h 48min·R

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

See you down the road.

A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.
Meditative Road DramaPost-Recession AmericaResilience & Self-DiscoveryObservational CinemaStunning Natural LandscapesQuietly MovingSocial RealismExistential JourneyFound Family ThemeVan Life Exploration

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Nomadland

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Where can I stream Nomadland legally?

Nomadland is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nomadland worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nomadland rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Nomadland?

1 h 48 min

Nomadland runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Nomadland based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nomadland?

Critics90
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Nomadland higher (90) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Nomadland a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$39 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is Nomadland in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nomadland?

103ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBHBOBRBZ+89

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nomadland in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nomadland use?

Call-BackOff-into-the-Distance EndingCompany TownRest-and-Resupply StopNew Year Has ComeLives in a Van20 Minutes into the PastAudience SurrogateWalking the EarthParents as PeopleScenery PornAs Himselfand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Nomadland, including Call-Back, Off-into-the-Distance Ending, Company Town.