Nomadland

2020 • 107 minutes
3.4
154 reviews
93%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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Following the closure of a gypsum mine in the rural Nevada town she calls home, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road. Exploring life outside conventional society as a modern-day nomad, Fern soon discovers a resilience and resourcefulness that present her with experiences unlike any she's known before. Along the way in this story of hope, she meets other nomads who become mentors in her life amidst the vast, sometimes breathtaking landscape of the American West. From Searchlight Pictures and acclaimed director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real-life nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells. With care and insight, Zhao crafted the screenplay, based on Jessica Bruder's book "Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century." McDormand brings Fern to life with a powerful, authentic performance. Also starring David Strathairn in a gripping turn as a man Fern befriends, NOMADLAND is a fascinating celebration of humanity, independence and adventure.
Rating
R

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3.4
154 reviews
Scott Fanetti
April 29, 2021
If you want some communist propaganda - this is the movie for you. These rich adult pretenders know what is best for you - and this rich lady is going to pretend to live in a van to show you "real life" My Dad was homeless for 20 years. He was there because he chose booze instead of getting his life together. He eventually chose life and became a trucker and a success. This hopeless movie is just trash.
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Mary Guy
April 29, 2021
For six years I lived in my van after the death of my companion of 33 years. I chose to. I found a way to live free until some nosy persons at my work interceded in my affairs. I endured some of the problems that she and others encountered in this movie. If you are going through homelessness, you need to keep your chin up and believe in yourself, Be like Thomas the Tank, I think I can I think can. I will be damned I will. There is nothing wrong with living out of your van or car. You get to keep more of your money, rather than giving it to a crooked slum landlord. Good performance. I watched it last night in one sitting. I can re-watch it anytime I like because I purchased it.
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Dean Doherty
May 3, 2021
So, sometimes art depicts things that don't make us feel good. Disturbing that some don't seem to realize that. But then one realizes how unimportant art seems to be for a whole lot of people. We need more art like this movie. Yes, its sparse on the explosions, death, sex and car chases. It also asks one to think, to consider the 'other' and maybe, just maybe, try and see the dignity of humans in difficult circumstances not of their own making. See this film. It is worthy of the awards it has received. It's not 'woke' Hollwood garbarge nor is it communist propoganda.
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