Nebraska (2013)
A father and son chase a phantom fortune across dusty plains, finding humor and connection in quiet, earnest moments.
An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
How intense is Nebraska?
Nebraska has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Nebraska feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Nebraska
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Nebraska for you?
Is Nebraska scary?
No. Nebraska is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Nebraska gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Nebraska sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Nebraska OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Nebraska?
Nebraska runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Nebraska?
Nebraska is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Nebraska have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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