Nomadland (2020)

Bias Rating

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Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

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...

Starring Cast

Frances McDormand • David Strathairn • Linda May

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Frances McDormand • David Strathairn • Linda May

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's left-leaning rating stems from its central focus on the human cost of economic precarity and the failures of traditional societal structures, particularly in the wake of the Great Recession, which aligns with progressive critiques of capitalism and social safety nets, despite its narrative championing individual resilience and alternative communities over explicit political solutions.

Diversity: LowConfidence: Medium

Nomadland features a white protagonist and integrates real-life individuals into its cast without explicit DEI-driven casting for traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of economic hardship and human resilience, rather than focusing on critiques of traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Nomadland does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the protagonist Fern's personal journey and interactions within the transient community, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Nomadland is an adaptation of a non-fiction book, featuring original characters and real-life individuals portraying themselves. There are no instances of characters who were canonically or historically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Nomadland is based on a non-fiction book and features a mix of original characters and real-life individuals playing themselves. There are no instances where a character with an established race from source material or history is portrayed by an actor of a different race.