Nomadland
2020 · 108 min · Director: Chloé Zhao
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.
Emotional fingerprint
Nomadland (2020) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 35%, Empathy 25%, Sadness 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy35%
- Empathy25%
- Sadness15%
- Awe15%
- Hope10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Melancholy, Empathy, Sadness. Genres: Drama. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Empathy and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Melancholy
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Melancholy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Melancholy | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Humor | 39 % | 31 % | 15 % | 15 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Empathy | 43 % | 38 % | 21 % | 22 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Empathy | 46 % | 42 % | 25 % | 27 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Hope | 49 % | 36 % | 22 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Humor | 47 % | 27 % | 13 % | 15 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Empathy | 51 % | 39 % | 22 % | 27 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Sadness | 62 % | 55 % | 45 % | 50 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Melancholy | 55 % | 41 % | 40 % | 39 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Hope | 43 % | 28 % | 19 % | 17 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Empathy | 42 % | 32 % | 16 % | 15 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Humor | 39 % | 30 % | 20 % | 14 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Melancholy | 40 % | 30 % | 19 % | 14 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Empathy | 50 % | 43 % | 21 % | 18 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Empathy | 54 % | 49 % | 21 % | 14 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Hope | 50 % | 43 % | 18 % | 8 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Empathy | 57 % | 49 % | 33 % | 27 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Sadness | 75 % | 71 % | 57 % | 60 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Empathy | 73 % | 65 % | 57 % | 58 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Melancholy | 56 % | 38 % | 47 % | 35 % |
Oedipus
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Swankie
Gay
Patty
Angela
Carl
Doug
Ryan
Teresa
Karie
Brandy
Makenzie
Bob
Annette
Rachel
Bryce
Deni
Merle
Details
- Directed by
- Chloé Zhao
- Written by
- Chloé Zhao, Jessica Bruder
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2020
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Drama
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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