What is the Metascore for Nomadland?

Nomadland has a Metascore of 93 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Nomadland?

Nomadland is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Nomadland streaming in?

Nomadland streams on Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Netflix in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Nomadland Review (2021) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Chloé Zhao · 2021 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Nomadland (2021) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating

82% Audience snapshot · excluded

93 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.3 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 48m
Cast: Frances McDormand , David Strathairn , Linda May , Swankie , Gay DeForest , Patricia Grier , Angela Reyes , Carl R. Hughes , Douglas G. Soul , Ryan Aquino
Streaming: Netflix
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Nomadland (2021)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Nomadland by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Disney+
Japan	Disney+
Malaysia	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (93/100).
Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Nomadland worth watching?

Yes — Nomadland earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Nomadland — Golden Lion at Venice 2020. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).

What is Nomadland about?

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.

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