Nomadland (2021)

Nomadland
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $3,700,000Details
International Box Office $35,028,987Details
Worldwide Box Office $38,728,987
OpusData ID: 396660100
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad.

Metrics

Legs:7.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:9.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$5,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,700,000

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,269 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,688 $35,028,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,841 $38,728,987
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,781 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 698 $35,028,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,179 $38,728,987

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 29th, 2021 (IMAX) by Searchlight Pictures
February 19th, 2021 (Wide) by Searchlight Pictures
International Releases: February, 2021 (Limited) (Australia)
March 4th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand)
March 11th, 2021 (Wide), released as Земля кочевников (Russia (CIS))
March 24th, 2021 (Wide) (Belgium)
March 26th, 2021 (Wide) (Finland)
... Show all releases
Video Release: February 19th, 2021 by Hulu
MPAA Rating: R for some full nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2636 (Cert #52759), 7/1/2020)
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: Best Picture Oscar Winners
vs. Promising Young Woman
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Set in Nevada, Life Drama, Oscars Best Picture Winner, 2021 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, BAFTA Best Film Winner, Producers Guild of America Best Theatrical Motion Picture Winner, Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Winner, Golden Globe Winner Best Picture—Drama
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Highwayman Films, Hear/Say Productions, Cor Cordium Productions, Searchlight Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,269 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,495 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,417 $3,700,000
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2021 82 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,537 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,550 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,863 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,637 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,781 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 18 $3,700,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 19, 2021 7 $503,000   1,175 $428   $503,000 1
Feb 26, 2021 6 $528,000 +5% 1,200 $440   $1,031,000 2
Mar 5, 2021 11 $205,000 -61% 600 $342   $1,236,000 3
Mar 19, 2021 - $244,000   650 $375   $1,908,000 5
Mar 26, 2021 - $100,000 -59% 500 $200   $2,143,000 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 26, 2021 - $99,000     1,200 $83   $602,000 8
Feb 27, 2021 - $150,000 +52%   1,200 $125   $752,000 9
Feb 28, 2021 - $92,000 -39%   1,200 $77   $1,031,000 10
Mar 5, 2021 - $52,000   -47% 600 $87   $1,083,000 15
Mar 6, 2021 - $90,000 +73% -40% 600 $150   $1,173,000 16
Mar 7, 2021 - $63,000 -30% -32% 600 $105   $1,236,000 17
Mar 19, 2021 - $77,000     650 $118   $1,741,000 29
Mar 20, 2021 - $100,000 +30%   650 $154   $1,841,000 30
Mar 21, 2021 - $67,000 -33%   650 $103   $1,908,000 31
Mar 26, 2021 - $31,000   -60% 500 $62   $2,074,000 36
Mar 27, 2021 - $43,000 +39% -57% 500 $86   $2,117,000 37
Mar 28, 2021 - $26,000 -40% -61% 500 $52   $2,143,000 38

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 19, 2021 - $503,000   1,175 $428   $503,000 1
Feb 26, 2021 - $528,000 +5% 1,200 $440   $1,031,000 2
Mar 5, 2021 - $205,000 -61% 600 $342   $1,236,000 3
Mar 19, 2021 - $244,000   650 $375   $1,908,000 5
Mar 26, 2021 - $100,000 -59% 500 $200   $2,143,000 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 2/28/2021 $231,581 89 206 1,805 $3,534,249 10/17/2022
Austria 5/27/2021 $0 0 0 0 $532,494 11/16/2021
Belgium 3/24/2021 $0 0 0 0 $771,202 10/20/2022
Brazil 4/15/2021 $0 0 0 0 $139,979 9/24/2021
Czech Republic 6/4/2021 $6,702 85 85 172 $25,180 10/20/2022
Denmark 5/6/2021 $0 0 0 0 $473,472 10/20/2022
Finland 3/26/2021 $0 0 13 52 $331,867 11/16/2021
France 6/9/2021 $834,279 243 514 2,404 $4,277,726 10/20/2022
Germany 4/8/2021 $0 0 0 0 $4,025,105 10/20/2022
Hong Kong 4/1/2021 $73,042 0 0 0 $611,299 6/7/2021
Italy 4/30/2021 $516,116 0 30 30 $2,355,131 11/16/2021
Japan 3/26/2021 $0 0 0 0 $3,623,304 5/25/2021
Lithuania 5/7/2021 $12,473 14 14 55 $27,173 10/20/2022
Mexico 4/15/2021 $38,514 0 0 0 $38,514 10/19/2022
Netherlands 6/4/2021 $53,600 72 832 1,506 $1,283,184 10/20/2022
New Zealand 3/4/2021 $38,720 42 60 523 $549,903 10/19/2022
Poland 5/28/2021 $138,948 108 255 363 $739,868 10/20/2022
Portugal 4/20/2021 $79,797 86 88 402 $369,333 10/20/2022
Romania 5/28/2021 $15,412 48 48 145 $39,994 10/20/2022
Russia (CIS) 3/11/2021 $108,222 202 202 484 $386,791 10/20/2022
Saudi Arabia 8/19/2021 $308,000 84 84 84 $308,000 10/20/2022
Slovakia 5/28/2021 $0 0 9 24 $25,138 7/1/2021
South Korea 4/15/2021 $87,928 181 181 814 $718,931 8/30/2023
Spain 3/26/2021 $263,274 263 263 757 $2,744,000 10/6/2021
Sweden 3/26/2021 $0 0 0 0 $416,968 10/20/2022
Switzerland 6/9/2021 $0 0 0 0 $1,324,292 10/20/2022
Ukraine 8/19/2021 $0000$0
United Kingdom 5/17/2021 $1,238,546 430 547 1,781 $3,016,870 10/20/2022
 
Rest of World $2,339,020
 
International Total$35,028,987 8/30/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,688 $35,028,987
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,056 $35,028,987
Top 2021 Movies at the International Box Office 76 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 553 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,182 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,257 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 401-500) 489 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 698 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 6 $35,028,987

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,841 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,101 $38,728,987
Top 2021 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 83 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 783 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,283 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,957 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 743 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,179 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 7 $38,728,987

DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts

DateRank
Apr 24, 202111
May 1, 20212
May 8, 20214
May 15, 20215
May 22, 202110
May 29, 202118
Jun 5, 202119

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Leading Cast

Frances McDormand    Fern

Supporting Cast

David Strathairn    Dave
Linda May    Linda
Charlene Swankie    Swankie
Gay DeForest    Gay
Angela Reyes    Angela
Carl R. Hughes    Carl
Douglas G. Soul    Doug
Ryan Aquino    Ryan
Teresa Buchanan    Teresa

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Chloé Zhao    Director
Chloé Zhao    Screenwriter
Chloé Zhao    Editor
Jessica Bruder    Story based on the book by
Frances McDormand    Producer
Peter Spears    Producer
Mollye Asher    Producer
Dan Janvey    Producer
Chloé Zhao    Producer
Joshua James Richards    Director of Photography
Taylor Ava Shung*    Co-Producer
Emily Jade Foley*    Co-Producer
Geoff Linville    Co-Producer
Ludivico Einaudi    Composer

Nomadland trailer

February 9th, 2021

Drama starring Frances McDormand, written and directed by Chloé Zhao, opens in theaters and premieres on Hulu on February 19. Full movie details…

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. More...


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Synopsis

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad.

Metrics

Legs:7.01 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:9.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$5,000,000 (worldwide box office is 7.7 times production budget)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $3,700,000

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,269 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,688 $35,028,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,841 $38,728,987
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,781 $3,700,000
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 698 $35,028,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,179 $38,728,987

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 29th, 2021 (IMAX) by Searchlight Pictures
February 19th, 2021 (Wide) by Searchlight Pictures
International Releases: February, 2021 (Limited) (Australia)
March 4th, 2021 (Wide) (New Zealand)
March 11th, 2021 (Wide), released as Земля кочевников (Russia (CIS))
March 24th, 2021 (Wide) (Belgium)
March 26th, 2021 (Wide) (Finland)
... Show all releases
Video Release: February 19th, 2021 by Hulu
MPAA Rating: R for some full nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2636 (Cert #52759), 7/1/2020)
Running Time: 108 minutes
Comparisons: Best Picture Oscar Winners
vs. Promising Young Woman
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Set in Nevada, Life Drama, Oscars Best Picture Winner, 2021 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, BAFTA Best Film Winner, Producers Guild of America Best Theatrical Motion Picture Winner, Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Winner, Golden Globe Winner Best Picture—Drama
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Highwayman Films, Hear/Say Productions, Cor Cordium Productions, Searchlight Pictures
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Frances McDormand    Fern

Supporting Cast

David Strathairn    Dave
Linda May    Linda
Charlene Swankie    Swankie
Gay DeForest    Gay
Angela Reyes    Angela
Carl R. Hughes    Carl
Douglas G. Soul    Doug
Ryan Aquino    Ryan
Teresa Buchanan    Teresa

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Chloé Zhao    Director
Chloé Zhao    Screenwriter
Chloé Zhao    Editor
Jessica Bruder    Story based on the book by
Frances McDormand    Producer
Peter Spears    Producer
Mollye Asher    Producer
Dan Janvey    Producer
Chloé Zhao    Producer
Joshua James Richards    Director of Photography
Taylor Ava Shung*    Co-Producer
Emily Jade Foley*    Co-Producer
Geoff Linville    Co-Producer
Ludivico Einaudi    Composer

Nomadland trailer

February 9th, 2021

Drama starring Frances McDormand, written and directed by Chloé Zhao, opens in theaters and premieres on Hulu on February 19. Full movie details…

Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,269 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,495 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,417 $3,700,000
Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 2021 82 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,537 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,501-6,600) 6,550 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,863 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,637 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,781 $3,700,000
All Time Domestic Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 18 $3,700,000

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 19, 2021 7 $503,000   1,175 $428   $503,000 1
Feb 26, 2021 6 $528,000 +5% 1,200 $440   $1,031,000 2
Mar 5, 2021 11 $205,000 -61% 600 $342   $1,236,000 3
Mar 19, 2021 - $244,000   650 $375   $1,908,000 5
Mar 26, 2021 - $100,000 -59% 500 $200   $2,143,000 6

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 26, 2021 - $99,000     1,200 $83   $602,000 8
Feb 27, 2021 - $150,000 +52%   1,200 $125   $752,000 9
Feb 28, 2021 - $92,000 -39%   1,200 $77   $1,031,000 10
Mar 5, 2021 - $52,000   -47% 600 $87   $1,083,000 15
Mar 6, 2021 - $90,000 +73% -40% 600 $150   $1,173,000 16
Mar 7, 2021 - $63,000 -30% -32% 600 $105   $1,236,000 17
Mar 19, 2021 - $77,000     650 $118   $1,741,000 29
Mar 20, 2021 - $100,000 +30%   650 $154   $1,841,000 30
Mar 21, 2021 - $67,000 -33%   650 $103   $1,908,000 31
Mar 26, 2021 - $31,000   -60% 500 $62   $2,074,000 36
Mar 27, 2021 - $43,000 +39% -57% 500 $86   $2,117,000 37
Mar 28, 2021 - $26,000 -40% -61% 500 $52   $2,143,000 38

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Feb 19, 2021 - $503,000   1,175 $428   $503,000 1
Feb 26, 2021 - $528,000 +5% 1,200 $440   $1,031,000 2
Mar 5, 2021 - $205,000 -61% 600 $342   $1,236,000 3
Mar 19, 2021 - $244,000   650 $375   $1,908,000 5
Mar 26, 2021 - $100,000 -59% 500 $200   $2,143,000 6

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
Australia 2/28/2021 $231,581 89 206 1,805 $3,534,249 10/17/2022
Austria 5/27/2021 $0 0 0 0 $532,494 11/16/2021
Belgium 3/24/2021 $0 0 0 0 $771,202 10/20/2022
Brazil 4/15/2021 $0 0 0 0 $139,979 9/24/2021
Czech Republic 6/4/2021 $6,702 85 85 172 $25,180 10/20/2022
Denmark 5/6/2021 $0 0 0 0 $473,472 10/20/2022
Finland 3/26/2021 $0 0 13 52 $331,867 11/16/2021
France 6/9/2021 $834,279 243 514 2,404 $4,277,726 10/20/2022
Germany 4/8/2021 $0 0 0 0 $4,025,105 10/20/2022
Hong Kong 4/1/2021 $73,042 0 0 0 $611,299 6/7/2021
Italy 4/30/2021 $516,116 0 30 30 $2,355,131 11/16/2021
Japan 3/26/2021 $0 0 0 0 $3,623,304 5/25/2021
Lithuania 5/7/2021 $12,473 14 14 55 $27,173 10/20/2022
Mexico 4/15/2021 $38,514 0 0 0 $38,514 10/19/2022
Netherlands 6/4/2021 $53,600 72 832 1,506 $1,283,184 10/20/2022
New Zealand 3/4/2021 $38,720 42 60 523 $549,903 10/19/2022
Poland 5/28/2021 $138,948 108 255 363 $739,868 10/20/2022
Portugal 4/20/2021 $79,797 86 88 402 $369,333 10/20/2022
Romania 5/28/2021 $15,412 48 48 145 $39,994 10/20/2022
Russia (CIS) 3/11/2021 $108,222 202 202 484 $386,791 10/20/2022
Saudi Arabia 8/19/2021 $308,000 84 84 84 $308,000 10/20/2022
Slovakia 5/28/2021 $0 0 9 24 $25,138 7/1/2021
South Korea 4/15/2021 $87,928 181 181 814 $718,931 8/30/2023
Spain 3/26/2021 $263,274 263 263 757 $2,744,000 10/6/2021
Sweden 3/26/2021 $0 0 0 0 $416,968 10/20/2022
Switzerland 6/9/2021 $0 0 0 0 $1,324,292 10/20/2022
Ukraine 8/19/2021 $0000$0
United Kingdom 5/17/2021 $1,238,546 430 547 1,781 $3,016,870 10/20/2022
 
Rest of World $2,339,020
 
International Total$35,028,987 8/30/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,688 $35,028,987
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,056 $35,028,987
Top 2021 Movies at the International Box Office 76 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 501-600) 553 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,182 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,257 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 401-500) 489 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 601-700) 698 $35,028,987
All Time International Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 6 $35,028,987

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,841 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,101 $38,728,987
Top 2021 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office 83 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 701-800) 783 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,283 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,957 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Drama Movies (Rank 701-800) 743 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,179 $38,728,987
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Searchlight Pictures Movies 7 $38,728,987

DEG Watched At Home Top 20 Charts

DateRank
Apr 24, 202111
May 1, 20212
May 8, 20214
May 15, 20215
May 22, 202110
May 29, 202118
Jun 5, 202119

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.