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Nomadland

7.220211h 48mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorChloé Zhao
WriterChloé Zhao
ProducersDan Janvey·Chloé Zhao

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chloé Zhao

FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Fern
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
Dave
LMLinda May
Linda May
Linda
SSwankie
Swankie
Swankie
GD
Gay DeForest
Gay
PG
Patricia Grier
Patty
AR
Angela Reyes
Angela
CH
Carl R. Hughes
Carl
DS
Douglas G. Soul
Doug
RA
Ryan Aquino
Ryan
TB
Teresa Buchanan
Teresa
KW
Karie Lynn McDermott Wilder
Karie

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Nomadland — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nomadland?

Nomadland is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Nomadland on Netflix?

Yes — Nomadland is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Nomadland on Amazon Prime Video?

Nomadland isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Nomadland for free?

Nomadland is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.