Nomadland (2020)

After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Director:

Chloé Zhao

Writers:

Jessica Bruder (based on the book by), Chloé Zhao (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 181 wins & 125 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frances McDormand	...	Fern
Gay DeForest	...	Gay
Patricia Grier	...	Patty
Linda May	...	Linda
Angela Reyes	...	Angela
Carl R. Hughes	...	Carl
Douglas G. Soul	...	Doug
Ryan Aquino	...	Ryan
Teresa Buchanan	...	Teresa
Karie Lynn McDermott Wilder	...	Karie
Brandy Wilber	...	Brandy
Makenzie Etcheverry	...	Makenzie
Bob Wells	...	Bob
Annette Webb	...	Annette
Rachel Bannon	...	Rachel

Storyline

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.

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Plot Keywords:

female frontal nudity | female nudity | van | female full frontal nudity | living in a van | 

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Taglines:

Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some full nudity.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the non-fiction book "Nomadland" by Jessica Bruder.

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Quotes

Dolly: You know, I think that what the nomads are doing is not that different than what the pioneers did. I think Fern's part of an American tradition.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 21 Best Movies of Each Year (2000-2020) (2021)

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Soundtracks

Drifting Away I Go
Written and Performed by Cat Clifford

User Reviews

Is it really a choice?

So this is what happens when your American Dream fails. Living in a society without proper healthcare and social security systems. I was appalled by how the ideas of freedom and free will were being misused in order to cover up how American society has failed. Is it really a choice to be a nomad or is it simply the only option left after you lose your job, can't live off your pension and don't have a place to call home? Adding the obvious unprocessed trauma of losing a husband, losing a home and a community. To me Fern was a restless soul not because she made a choice. But because life happened without any safety nets .

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nomadland

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$503,000, 21 February 2021

Gross USA:

$1,236,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,236,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cor Cordium Productions, Hear/Say Productions, Highwayman Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital IMAX 6-Track DTS Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1