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Nomadland
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chloé Zhao. With Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Nomadland.
MoviHero lists January 29, 2021 as the release date for Nomadland. Chloé Zhao is the listed director. The listed cast includes Frances McDormand as Fern, David Strathairn as Dave, Linda May as Linda, Swankie as Swankie. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 29, 2021
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorChloé Zhao
CastFrances McDormand as Fern, David Strathairn as Dave, Linda May as Linda, Swankie as Swankie
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Nomadland right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Nomadland runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 3,511 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I watched this because of Frances McDormand and David Strathairn, and I was surprised to find they are the only actors really.”
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“Quality. No surprise to see the hype around 'Nomadland' , it's extremely well made and holds a lot of heart. Frances McDormand is the star…”
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“NOMADLAND Directed by Chloé Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand A Review by Dr Usman Latif Khawaja This movie is in the neo-realist genre.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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