Nomadland was the big winner at the 2021 Academy Awards, taking out three Oscars; Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Director. Telling the story of a woman who, down on her luck after the Great Recession, takes to the road in her van, living the life of a wandering nomad. The film is notable not only for its historic directors’ win (with director Chloe Zhao the first Asian woman to win the award), but also for recruiting a cast largely made up of real-life American nomads, making it a work of half-story, half-truth. The film experienced lots of love from critics, who relished not only the poetic narrative, but also the stunning shots of the wide American landscape. But where can you catch Nomadland in Australia? Find out in this Canstar Blue article.
Where to watch Nomadland
Nomadland is available to stream through Disney+, or can be purchased or rented via Google Play.
Nomadland on Disney+
Nomadland will be available to stream on Disney + from April 30, 2021. Searchlight Pictures, who produced the movie, are owned by the Walt Disney Studios, allowing Disney+ exclusive early streaming rights.
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There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription at $11.99 per month, or prepay for a year at $119.99 and save on the monthly cost. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time.
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Nomadland on Google Play
Nomadland is currently available for pre-order on Google Play for $17.99. The film is expected for release on May 18, 2021.
What is Nomadland about?
Fern (Frances McDormand) is a middle-aged woman living in Empire, a town in Nevada which has become a ghost town in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Fern loses both her job and her husband in a short space of time, and she struggles to keep herself afloat in the empty town. With no house and no job, Fern decides to take to the road in a van. Starting from scratch and not sure where she is going, she must rely on the other nomads she meets to help her on her journey, both physical and emotional.
Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight
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