Nomadland
Drama
13+R
2020·1h 48m·Chloé Zhao·Cor Cordium Productions·● Script read & verified
A quiet drama following Fern, a woman who loses her home when her Nevada town shuts down and joins a community of nomads living in...
Best watched together — Complex themes of economic displacement and suicide require discussion and context for younger viewers
Heads Up for Parents
Contains frank discussion of suicide ideation including specific plans, though character ultimately chooses to live
What's In It
Violence
None▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Buddhist themes
The film explores Buddhist concepts of impermanence and acceptance as Fern learns to let go of her former life and embrace the transitory nature of existence. Her journey reflects Buddhist ideas about finding peace through acceptance of loss and change.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows dignity and resilience of people facing economic hardship
- ✓Demonstrates how community support helps people through difficult times
Cast:Frances McDormandDavid StrathairnLinda MaySwankieGay DeForest