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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 10

It is a gorgeous film that’s alternately dreamlike in the way it captures the beauty of this country and grounded in its story about the kind of person we don’t usually see in movies. I love everything about it.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Roger Moore
rated 9

...an elegiac character study and somber docudrama about Americans living on the edge.

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Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 9

...they've managed to make that rare thing: a film that feels both necessary and sublime.

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Critic Mark Kermode
rated 8

Frances McDormand is typically convincing as Fern – another indomitable outsider role in which she immerses herself completely...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Ian Freer
rated 10

...a Springsteen song in movie form, a beautifully rendered tale of what it means to be disenfranchised in America. Life on the road has never been so tenderly captured, politically alive and profoundly moving.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

It is a gentle, compassionate, questioning film about the American soul.

Read full review at The Guardian
Sam & Sebbe Snackar
rated 8

Recension av filmen: https://youtu.be/h1qYomExuho

3 years ago
Critic Richard Roeper
rated 10

Settle in for an instant masterpiece about the vagabond’s life on the road.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times

Cast & Crew

Chloé Zhao
Director
Peter Spears
As Peter
Warren Keith
As George
Cheryl Davis
As Cheri
Emily Foley
As Emily

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Nomadland: A Journey of Resilience and Adventure In the heart of the American West, a woman named Fern (Frances McDormand) embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure after the closure of the gypsum mine where she lived and worked. With her home and livelihood gone, Fern packs her van and sets out to explore the vast expanse of the western frontier, living as a modern-day nomad. Along the way, she meets a diverse group of nomads who teach her the ways of life outside the conventional society. From Linda May, Swankie, and Bob Wells, Fern learns about resilience, resourcefulness, and freedom. With each new experience, she discovers a strength and determination that she never knew she had. As she travels through breathtaking landscapes and makes new friends along the way, Fern's journey becomes one of transformation and growth. NOMADLAND is a powerful tribute to humanity's indomitable spirit and an inspiring celebration of life's limitless possibilities.

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Nomadland was released in theaters on February 19, 2021.

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Nomadland was released for streaming on February 19, 2021.