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Nomadland (2021)
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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.
Cast
Frances McDormandas Fern
David Strathairnas Dave
Linda Mayas Linda
Swankieas Swankie
Gay DeForestas Gay
Patricia Grieras Patty
Angela Reyesas Angela
Carl R. Hughesas Carl
Douglas G. Soulas Doug
Ryan Aquinoas Ryan
Teresa Buchananas Teresa
Karie Lynn McDermott Wilderas Karie
Brandy Wilberas Brandy
Makenzie Etcheverryas Makenzie
Facts
| Release date | January 29, 2021 |
| Runtime | 108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $5,000,000 |
| Box office | $39,458,207 (7.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt9770150 |
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Questions
How long is Nomadland?
Nomadland runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Nomadland worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,482 votes, which places it #76 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 70%) and #1395 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Nomadland?
Nomadland was directed by Chloé Zhao. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hamnet (2025), The Rider (2018), Eternals (2021).
Who stars in Nomadland?
Frances McDormand as Fern; David Strathairn as Dave; Linda May as Linda; Swankie as Swankie; Gay DeForest as Gay; Patricia Grier as Patty.
What is Nomadland rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nomadland?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20477.