Nomadland (2021)
A woman navigates the American West in her van, finding intimate, gritty beauty in a life untethered.
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.
How intense is Nomadland?
Nomadland has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Nomadland feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimategrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Nomadland
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Nomadland for you?
Is Nomadland scary?
No. Nomadland is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Nomadland gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Nomadland sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Nomadland 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 Nomadland?
Nomadland runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Nomadland?
Nomadland is streaming on Netflix.
Does Nomadland have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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