Nomadland
2020, Drama, 1h 48m
353 Reviews 250+ Verified RatingsWhat to know
A poetic character study on the forgotten and downtrodden, Nomadland beautifully captures the restlessness left in the wake of the Great Recession. Read critic reviews
Hang in there with its slow pace and downer of a story -- Frances McDormand is fantastic, and this beautifully filmed drama may even help you appreciate your own life more. Read audience reviews
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Fern
Dave
Linda
Swankie
Bob
Angela
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Critic Reviews for Nomadland
All Critics (353) | Top Critics (77) | Fresh (333) | Rotten (20)
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Ii could not have been made anywhere but the United States. The vast expanses of the Western desert, the purple mountains' chilly majesty, provide a stark, flat, unwelcoming setting for the story about retirees and other Americans living in their vans.
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Nomadland treats its subjects with respect and curiosity. Their misfortunes are not used to objectify or other them, as often happens in movies about an impoverished subculture.
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Phenomenal. A director we'll hear about for a while to come...a great opportunity to catch her before she makes that big leap, I think people will really enjoy it.
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There's a genuine and emotional sense of presence as the viewer moves with Fern through the beautifully realized environs of Nomadland.
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"Nomadland" feels simultaneously like both a memory and a prophecy. Zhao has managed to marry these juxtaposing ideas in her film, which is the essence of bittersweet distilled into an arrow and shot straight through the heart.
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In the end, "Nomadland" delivers a liberal-libertarian longing for a vague, undefined restoration of what was.
February 20, 2021 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Nomadland
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Mar 07, 2021Melancholy yet soul satisfying. McDormand is a treasure as the wandering Fern who refers to herself as "houseless not homeless." Photography is outstanding and Zhao's directing shines.Many Oscars noms I predict. (3-6-21)John C Super Reviewer
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Mar 02, 2021Performances are all outstanding and remarkable as many supporting roles are acted out by actual nomads. Film is definitely a must-watch, but does feel too episodic.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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Feb 26, 2021The duality of 'Nomadland' is what impacts me the most. Although (the reliably-captivating) Frances McDormand's experience is the anchor, Chloe Zhao populates the film with as many perspectives as possible to emphasize that true liberation and spiritual peace of mind are entirely different notions based on who's answering. There's an unshakable beauty to that.Marisol M Super Reviewer
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Feb 21, 2021Nomadland is a surprisingly balanced look at the van living, nomadic life within America. It is hauntingly beautiful, beguiling and poetic while not sugar coating a difficult lifestyle. Frances McDormand has become a legend. From her debut in Blood Simple to her iconic role in Fargo to her latest gritty, down-to-earth performance in Nomadland, she disappears into her roles like a perfectly fit glove. Nomadland is comprised mostly of actual American nomads. If it wasn't for her star factor, McDormand could be mistaken for her real-life counterparts. She is mesmerizing in a few scenes where she flits around in gorgeous natural settings like an eight year old beholding these views for the first time. The third act is a bit jarring tonally as it shifts towards scenes of a "normal" suburban life, which I'm not sure were necessary, but thankfully it was short. Another fascinating real-life character is Bob Wells who apparently is the face of this lifestyle. While not an actor, he is so charismatic and authentic. I plan to check his story out next.Mark B Super Reviewer
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